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Insider Tip for Kitesurf Holiday in Tunesia
Kite Season
After we had to let go of some destinations last year with a heavy heart, we have been tirelessly searching for a new spot that meets the KiteWorldWide criteria. On our search, we jetted around the entire world almost once, until Maik from kitereisen.tv told us to have a look at Djerba, Tunisia.
We took his advice and so we got on a plane in Hamburg in September and got off in the absolute kitesurfing paradise in the middle of Tunisia. The small island Djerba is located in the southeast of Tunisia and is a real insider tip among kitesurfers. Many do not really have this nearby destination on their radars.
We found a lot of great spots and a great shallow water lagoon here. We liked it so much that we went there a few more times and then submitted a request for a spot to the Tunisian government. Finally, we even took the KITE BUDDY with us to test the spot and get his opinion about a kitesurf holiday Djerba. Spoiler alert: He loved it!
Now that we finally have the contract for the kite spot, we can start to build a completely new kite center for you at our exclusive KiteWorldWide Spot and build a kite infrastructure, which doesn’t exist on Djerba yet.
True to our philosophy, we didn’t want to pick just any place to accommodate you at this great new spot, but we’ve found a wonderful hotel for you. The Boutique Hotel Jardins de Toumana is 20-25 minutes away from the spot and features spacious suites and family apartments. Speaking of family: non-kiters can get their money’s worth in Djerba as well, thanks to various activities like Stand- Up Paddling, horse riding, shopping, and ATV tours into the desert.What you get
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After we had to let go of some destinations last year with a heavy heart, we have been tirelessly searching for a new spot that meets the KiteWorldWide criteria. On our search, we jetted around the entire world almost once, until Maik from kitereisen.tv told us to have a look at Djerba, Tunisia.
We took his advice and so we got on a plane in Hamburg in September and got off in the absolute kitesurfing paradise in the middle of Tunisia. The small island Djerba is located in the southeast of Tunisia and is a real insider tip among kitesurfers. Many do not really have this nearby destination on their radars.
We found a lot of great spots and a great shallow water lagoon here. We liked it so much that we went there a few more times and then submitted a request for a spot to the Tunisian government. Finally, we even took the KITE BUDDY with us to test the spot and get his opinion about a kitesurf holiday Djerba. Spoiler alert: He loved it!
Now that we finally have the contract for the kite spot, we can start to build a completely new kite center for you at our exclusive KiteWorldWide Spot and build a kite infrastructure, which doesn’t exist on Djerba yet.
True to our philosophy, we didn’t want to pick just any place to accommodate you at this great new spot, but we’ve found a wonderful hotel for you. The Boutique Hotel Jardins de Toumana is 20-25 minutes away from the spot and features spacious suites and family apartments. Speaking of family: non-kiters can get their money’s worth in Djerba as well, thanks to various activities like Stand- Up Paddling, horse riding, shopping, and ATV tours into the desert.
- Huge shallow water lagoon for all kite levels
- Beautiful Boutique Hotel Jardins de Toumana
- Exclusive KiteWorldWide kite center
- Latest gear from CORE Kiteboarding
- Holiday destination suitable for everybody
Linus Erdmann, Center Manager & 6x German Champion
"One of the things I liked most about Djerba as a kitesurfing destination is that the local people are extremely friendly and open-minded towards tourists. The island of Djerba in Tunisia offers the perfect holiday destination for kitesurfers and active people. There are many interesting trips and activities when you have had enough of the wind, which is everywhere."
Kitespot & Kiteschool
We found a real gem on Djerba. The huge lagoon offers the best conditions to learn kitesurfing, but the shallow water is great for freestylers, too.At the Kitecenter Djerba, the professional teachers will teach you in German or English. All instructors are licensed and teach in small groups of up to 4 people so that you make progress as quickly as possible.
If you complete a kite course, you can also directly purchase your VDWS kite license, which confirms your current kite level and allows you to rent equipment anywhere in the world.
For intermediate and advanced kitesurfers, we offer additional advanced courses to reach the next (VDWS) level.
At the Kiteclub we offer you brand new kite material of the current season. The large kite pool consists of kites from CORE Kiteboarding. There is a lot of equipment for all of you. At the lagoon we built our own kite centre in April 2019, which we expanded a year later with a large wooden terrace, showers, beach gym and a half pipe for skateboarding.
KITEWORLDWIDE PACKAGES IN DJERBA
As in many other KiteWorldWide destinations, we also offer all-round carefree packages in Djerba for maximum holiday fun – without hidden costs.
Advanced and intermediate kitesurfers who arrive with their own equipment or those who do not kite themselves can choose the basic package and receive the same services as included in the kite course packages, excluding courses and equipment rental.
Attention: Due to the extremely reduced package prices, there are no refunds of costs for the rental equipment or courses in the case of unsuitable weather conditions (too much or too less wind).
Advanced and intermediate kitesurfers who arrive with their own equipment or those who do not kite themselves can choose the basic package and receive the same services as included in the kite course packages, excluding courses and equipment rental.
Attention: Due to the extremely reduced package prices, there are no refunds of costs for the rental equipment or courses in the case of unsuitable weather conditions (too much or too less wind).
Included services for all Kite packages
- Delicious half board
- Accommodation as booked
- Kite services as booked
- Kitesurf equipment for your stay
- Kite pass, for the kite school infrastructure
- Weekly Tunisian barbecue
- Daily spot transfer
- Airport transfer
12 h small group kite course
VDWS license
Free SUP RentalHOTEL JARDINS DE TOUMANA
Those who come to Djerba for kitesurfing stay in the typically Djerbian furnished Hotel Jardins de Toumana. Here you will find very spacious superior apartments with bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchenette or you enjoy the beautiful suites with two bedrooms, living room, two bathrooms and kitchenette. Only about 20-25 minutes away from our lagoon, we found a beautiful, typical Djerbian hotel. The hotel Jardins de Toumana is located in the northeast of the island, in the tourist centre of Djerba-Midoun. It is an authentic and modern Hotel, where you can relax yourself and your non-kiting companions. You will stay in beautiful apartments or in spacious suites.
Only 250m away you will find a private beach with sun beds and umbrellas. The beach towels are available free of charge at the hotel. On the roof of the Hotel, the La Tavla Lounge offers you a relaxed atmosphere during the summer season. You can also enjoy a selection of drinks and delicious tapas up there. And shisha fans will also get their money’s worth here.
The Hotel also offers massages, body treatments and facials by prior reservation.
Only 250m away you will find a private beach with sun beds and umbrellas. The beach towels are available free of charge at the hotel. On the roof of the Hotel, the La Tavla Lounge offers you a relaxed atmosphere during the summer season. You can also enjoy a selection of drinks and delicious tapas up there. And shisha fans will also get their money’s worth here.
The Hotel also offers massages, body treatments and facials by prior reservation.
CATERING
The restaurant of the Hotel La Fleur de Sel offers you upscale cuisine and serves regional and homemade products, giving you an insight into Tunisian cuisine.
The breakfast is typical Tunisian mainly sweet with fresh jam, cake, honey, pancakes and freshly prepared eggs in any form. It offers international cuisine and local dishes, and for those who like fish and seafood, there is a wide variety of dishes.
Together with the other KiteWorldWide guests you will sit at a separate KiteWorldWide table in the restaurant and can help yourself to the lunch and dinner buffet. So the community feeling will be very important for you also in the restaurant of the Hotel Jardins de Toumana.
The bar in the restaurant has a wine cellar from which you can taste the best imported rums and whiskies.
The breakfast is typical Tunisian mainly sweet with fresh jam, cake, honey, pancakes and freshly prepared eggs in any form. It offers international cuisine and local dishes, and for those who like fish and seafood, there is a wide variety of dishes.
Together with the other KiteWorldWide guests you will sit at a separate KiteWorldWide table in the restaurant and can help yourself to the lunch and dinner buffet. So the community feeling will be very important for you also in the restaurant of the Hotel Jardins de Toumana.
The bar in the restaurant has a wine cellar from which you can taste the best imported rums and whiskies.
NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICE
Day trip to Houmt Souk
In order for you to see more of Djerba than just the kite spot and your hotel, we offer you a great trip to a local market in the old town of Houmt Souk. Here you will find everything from spices and traditional crafts to beautifully decorated tableware.Stand Up Paddling
Stand-up paddling is the trend sport of recent years and offers an optimal full body workout for all ages. From Big Wave Surfing in Hawaii to the shallow waters of the Hamburg Alster, SUPs can now be found everywhere. The big lagoon, where our kite spot is located, offers you a great starting and ending point for a SUP tour.Camel & Horseback Riding
For all horse lovers, there is the possibility to take a trip on the back of your favorite animal directly on the beach. If you would like to try out something new, you can also hop on one of the many good-natured camels and enjoy a leisurely ride through the area.ATV Tours
If you’re looking for a little more adrenaline than a camel ride would give you, you can also go on an ATV tour in the surrounding area. You can speed through the deep sand in the nearby desert area and really feel pure freedom.Shopping
Whether it’s clothes, decorative items in Arabic style, carpets, blankets or crockery you’re looking for – Tunisia has all these things at very reasonable prices. If you are good at bargaining, you can really get incredible deals here. And if you don’t feel like it, you won’t have to worry about being dragged into shops by persistent sellers.
General information
ALL THE USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW AS YOU TRAVEL TO DJERBA, AND IF ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TRIP PLEASE SHOUT LOUD!
EU citizens do not need a visa for Djerba but you will need a passport that doesn’t expire for at least another six months.
Airlines that fly from the UK to Djerba:
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights available yet, which brings the total travel time up to about 6 hours.
- easyJet
- British Airways
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights available yet, which brings the total travel time up to about 6 hours.
Immediately after arrival, the transfer to the Boutique Hotel Jardins de Toumana will be arranged. There is enough space for kite luggage and there will be no extra charge for this service.
On Djerba, you will need to pay with the Tunisian Dinar. At the Hotel Jardins de Toumana credit card payments with MasterCard or Visa are possible.
Here’s a link to a currency conversion tool: http://www.oanda.com/lang/de/currency/converter/
Here’s a link to a currency conversion tool: http://www.oanda.com/lang/de/currency/converter/
Per day you should calculate about 15-20€ for food and drinks.
- The mains voltage in Tunisia is the usual 230 Volt
- The most common connector types are C and E
- Free wifi is available in the Hotel Jardins de Toumana
- Passport
- Sunscreen (we recommend LSF30 and waterproof) and Aprés Sun Lotion
- Beach towel and Flip-Flops
- Light clothing (jumper, trousers for the evening)
- Kitesurf beginners, who will be likely to walk in the lagoon, should bring thin neoprene shoes
- For summer, boardshorts are enough. In Fall we recommend a shorty and in winter a full length wetsuit.
- Kite Equipment (for guests who have not booked a course or rental equipment)
A male advanced kiter (level 6 or 7), weighing about 80kg, would need: 9m²-12m² (moste frequently used size: 10m²) in the summertime. In wintertime rather bigger kites.
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