1. El-Ghriba synagogue: the oldest synagogue in North Africa; several kilometres of Houmt Souk; reconstructed after the terror bombing in 2002
2. Bordj el Kebir: historic fortress on the beach in Houmt Souk; most impressive construction on Djerba
3. Djerba Explore: at the end of the „zone touristique“ , next to the lighthouse on the way to Midoun, there is this great park, constructed like a traditional village. There, you can find the Lalla Hadria Museum with unique artefacts of North Africa, as well as the crocodile farm with more than 450 crocodiles. Yes, taxis are very cheap and comfortable, but try once the slow train, which is very cheap as well, to get to Djerba Explore and don’t miss the great feeding at 5 p.m.!
4. El Kantara: Village with ruins of the ancient Roman town Meninx Ort and the fortress Bordj Kastil, lying on the coast road
5. El May: Small village, famous because of the 16th century Ibadite Mosque( No entry for non-Muslims)
6. Gigtis – An excellent Roman site
7. Guellala – village of pottery
8. Jamaa El Ghorba (Mosque of the Strangers): On the eastern side of Houmt Souk; striking, angled minaret, adorned with traditional scriptures
9. Jamaa Ettourk (Mosque of the Turks): In the north of Houmt Souk; Ottoman construction
10. Mahboubine: In this village, there is the Mosque El Kateb, small spitting image of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
11. Ras Tourguenes, Lighthouse: next to the “zone touristique”; 54 meter high; only 5 minutes walk and a great view
12. Roman Causeway: The only fixed, 7 km long causeway, that joins the island to the mainland in Zarsis; built 146 AD by Romans; pretty twisty