We stayed at the Giktis Hotel

and enjoyed relaxing by the pool in the sunshine, whilst catching up on some holiday reading.

Zarzis

We visited the nearby seaside town of Zarzis. 

In the town centre is the mosque and the market.

Then we walked to the Port de Pêche,

past the ship yard,

and as we approached the fishing port we noticed a stack of octopus pots on the quayside.

Djerba

One day we took a scooter tour around the island of Djerba.

We visited Houmt Souk, the island's capital and saw the 15th century Spanish fort.

We wandered around the souks (markets),

admiring the hand woven carpets

and the brightly coloured hand crafted pots, plates and dishes.

Then we explored the city's narrow streets 

and discovered some shady courtyard gardens and even an orange grove!

Guellala

Later we stopped at the village of Guellala, which is famous for pottery and crafts. 

Potters still make the ceramics by hand.

Some pots are even large enough to climb inside.

Food

Naturally our trip to Tunisia included eating lots of delicious coucous, olives and figs.

Beach

Our hotel was right next to the sea and we often ambled through the gardens full of palm and olive trees,

and down the little path leading to the Mediterranean Sea.

Once there all we had to decide was whether we fancied a sunny or a shady spot

                                                         and then...relax!

See more photos from our previous holidays.