City break in Djerba Island. Active leisure ideas for Djerba Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Those who are keen on leisure activities won’t get bored here on the island for sure. For instance, there about a dozen stables all around the territory of the island, so, if you like horse riding, you would have so much fun! There are several routes: short and pretty easy ones (It would take about an hour) and highly complicated (for 2-3 hours) for experienced horsemen. In addition, don’t spend too much time on it right on the first day. A horse won’t drop you, of course, but your muscles will really heart on the next day for want of practice.

Besides, you can also just spend some time with horses, feed them and even get an individual horseback riding lesson with a professional instructor for a fee. In addition, you can ride the «ships of the deserts» here as well.

If you’re rather fond of more dangerous animals than just horses, crocodile farm in Djerba Explore is definitely your choice. This is the only location in Tunis where these reptiles are bred. Even though you won’t be allowed to touch an adult Nile crocodile, naturally, you still can watch its habits and how about 40 of these ancient predators are fed. Still, if you extremely want to touch a crocodile anyway, there are also small and much less aggressive species on the farm, so you can even take a picture with them like men other tourists do. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In addition, there is a great variety of tours to a real desert are proposed. For instance, you can go to the Sahara for a day, two (including overnight) or even have a ride on motorbikes, ATVs, or even camels on a settled route.

Both travelers who prefer going on foot and those who would rather ride a bike would surely like the local flat relief without significant changes in elevation. What is more, there are several walking routes which connect the major cities and adjacent villages as well. So, you can easily go hiking for a couple of days. Besides, cyclists would be very glad to hear that traffic here is low and asphalt of quite a high quality. In addition, maximum speed here is just 70 km/h, that is why it’s pretty safe here, and you can even have an intercity journey on your two-wheeled vehicle. Furthermore, car rental is also available.

Water-activities lovers would enjoy staying here too. Wildlife of the local water area is highly rich – various fishes, sea stars, rays, and octopuses inhabit it. Also, due to the unusual relief of the bottom and marine life, underwater scenery is exceedingly fascinating.

Lots of ships wrecked here in different periods of time owing a bunch of reasons, like pirate attacks and battles during World War II. Now there are, for example, two Italian warships and a real tank which were sunken in different years.

Or you can also explore the local underwater world just swimming with a mask, as waters here are very calm – especially in the mornings. In addition, you can try kitesurfing, surfing, water skies or take sailing yacht steering courses in the capital as well.

The best beaches with perfectly flat sands are located on the north-eastern part of the island. According to the law, a 30-meters-long coastline belongs to the government, so if you go to a public beach, you’ll certainly find free loungers, sunshades, and locker rooms. However, on those beaches that belong to hotels, you’ll have to pay for all the facilities.

Also, don’t miss a chance to try thalassotherapy. But remember to consult your doctor before choosing any particular program. You have to undergo all the procedures during 3-4 days for the full effect.

In case if you’re fond of more casual activities, you can play beach volleyball or football or try yourself as a golf player in a local golf club anytime you want. Night-life with its night clubs and bars is concentrated in the capital. There are ones for locals and for tourists there as well. In addition, hookah bars are also located in the city.