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Jerba
Jerba airport is a small one, with really just the basic facilities.Getting to and from the airport on your own is quite expensive, since the bus only goes out here 3 times a day. Expect to pay 3-5TD to or from Houmt Souq, and 10-15TD to the Zone touristique.There are a few car rentals here, and considering which part of the country you're in, do consider renting a car. More expensive than travelling with buses and shared taxis, but it will connect you to all those small places where there is almost no public or semi-public transport at all. Considering the high number of unsurfaced roads here south, make sure of the following: That the condition of the car is good and that there is a good spare tire and all tools to change tires. And as always in Tunisia, that all taxes are included and that you have free mileage.We have no information about tax-free shops at the airport, but we believe that there must be at least a basic outlet.Travelling to Jerba, you must use a couple of days exploring the island and seeing the many small mosques made in a distinct local style. Jerba's heart is Houmt Souq.The mountain area on the mainland is dominated by a collection of unique villages. The ghurfa villages can be stunningly beautiful, as is the case with Ksar Ouled Soltane, Ksar Hadada, Medenine and Metameur.Rock cave villages are another type here, villages taht tend to be crowned by a white mosque or zawiyya in the middle, or at the highest point. Chenini, Douiret, Ghoumrassen, Toujane and Tamezret are all great places to visit.A third and perhaps even more impressive style are the underground troglodyte villages, of which Matmata is most famous. Tijma isn't even a village anymore, but it does have the finest troglodyte dwelling of all. Sidi Meta is the nicest place here, even if most dwellings are impossible to enter or look into. © Copyright 1996-2008 LookLex Ltd. All rights reserved By: Tore Kjeilen. |
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