Djerba’s best beaches line its north-east and east coasts: long, gently shelving stretches of fine sand with shallow, generally calm water. The north and west coasts are lower and more marshy, with lagoons and flamingos rather than swimming beaches.
The main beaches
- Sidi Mahrez — the best-known beach of the Zone Touristique: wide, sandy, with hotels, water sports and beach bars.
- Seguia and Sidi Yati — further along the same coast; equally sandy and a little quieter in places.
- Aghir and Lalla Hadhria — the south-east: clear, shallow water, a small port and long open stretches towards El Kantara.
- Ras Rmel (Flamingo Island) — a sand spit reached by boat from Houmt Souk; calm, shallow water and a day-trip atmosphere.
- Hessi Jerbi — a white-sand beach towards Zarzis, reached by small local boats.
| Beach | Best for | Facilities | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidi Mahrez | Families, water sports | Many | Hotel zone, taxi |
| Seguia / Sidi Yati | Long walks, sunsets | Some | Hotel zone, taxi |
| Aghir | Clear water, quiet | Few | Taxi from Midoun |
| Ras Rmel | Day trip, children | Lunch on tours | Boat from Houmt Souk |
Tips for beach days
- All beaches in Tunisia are public; hotels manage loungers in front of their properties. Beach bars rent sunbeds to non-guests.
- After strong winds, seaweed can accumulate on east-coast beaches; hotels usually clear their sections.
- Use licensed water-sports operators and insist on life jackets.
- Topless sunbathing is not acceptable; bring a cover-up for walking to cafés and shops.
- Shade is scarce on open beaches — carry a parasol or plan for early and late swims.
Beyond lying on the sand
Horse and camel rides along the shore at sunset, quad rides to the lagoon, jet skis, a first scuba dive and the pirate boat to Flamingo Island are all bookable from the hotels — see the tours page.
