Some dates available August and September
October rent for 2 weeks-get 3rd week free

 
 
Due to a cancellation 10-24 July is available
 
 
The following dates are available for  August and September 2010

15-30 September

Special offers for October bookings
Free welcome basket for all bookings recieved before 30/6/2010
 (7 night bookings)
Book 3 weeks get 4th week free

 
 
Last week, kerkennah was host to a renowned journalist and photographer, who are making a film about Kerkennah.The film will have its preview at the Sousse film festival in March. Further details to follow. Many thanks to the team for their interest in Kerkennah, and wishing them every success with the film
 
 
The dates for the Octopus festival 2010 will be 19-21  March. Good luck to everyone taking part and wishing it will be a great success and a brilliant festival
 
 
Last Friday was a holiday in Tunisia, known as Mouled. This is the birthday of the prophet Mohammed and its traditional for people to cook a delicious desert that they share with their family and friends, to celebrate the occassion.

The desert is called acida, and is served in bowls and decorated with nuts , sugared almonds and silver balls.

Many thanks again to my kerkennian friends and neighbours, for the 7 bowls of acida I recieved.

Spring has arrived on the Island , and we had fantastic weather for Mouled

I took my first dip in the Sea, of 2010 and it was fantastic

 
Ramadan 2010 02/01/2010
 
Ramadan is the Holy month for Muslims throughout the world. During Ramadan, a complete fast is observed from sunrise to sunset, each day for 30 days.During the fasting hours,Muslims do not eat, drink or smoke.The dates for Ramadan move earlier each year by about 10 days.
In 2010 Ramadan is expected to begin on 11 August.
During Ramadan, cafes and restaurants are usually closed during the fasting hours, and will open only in the evenings.
The exception to this will be cafes and restaurants in tourist areas, which generally remain open.
It is respectful to not eat and drink outdoors in Ramadan during the fasting hours

It is customary for families to enjoy a huge meal together in the evening on completing each day of fasting and there is a great atmosphere and the cafes become lively.
It is very difficult to observe Ramadan in the hot summer months, and visitors should be aware of this and respectful to local people.
The end of ramadan is celebrated by L'Aiid which is a festival equivalent to Christmas for Christians
 
 
Top things to see and do on Kerkennah

Explore the white, sandy, palm fringed beaches and swim in the warm, calm, turquoise sea.

Enjoy dinner at a table in the sea, at one of the local restaurants

Experience a day at sea in a traditional Faluka (fishing boat) with a BBQ lunch

Photograph or paint the stunningly colourful sunsets and sunrises.

Taste the word famous, Kerkennian octopus, served in a variety of dishes, along with a host of other seafood.

Watch the local fishermen return with catch of the day, at one of the picturesque fishing villages

Visit the traditional, lively weekly market, at remla.Exploding with colourful fruit and vegetables and aromatic spices.Shop alongside the locals and stock up with spices to take home.

Learn more about the history and traditions of Kerkennah, at the folklore museum at El Abassya.

Tread in Roman footsteps at the fort 'Borj-el-Hissar', built by Spaniards in the 16th century,  interesting  Roman ruins and Mosaics , have been discovered.

Ride a camel to get a different view of the Island, or relax in a caleche and let somebody else do the driving!

Pop over to Sfax, Tunisias second city, and visit the unspoilled, old walled medina.You can shop till you drop in this old city and it was used as a location in the film 'The English Patient'

 
 
Offers and discounts for Sidi Youssef 2010

50% discount off your second week for rentals from January to 31 March

Free welcome basket, includes 2 bottles of wine for rentals in April, May and June

Rent 1 week get 25% discount off youur second week for October rentals

1 November to 17 december 50% discount off your second week

18 December to 4 January 2011 ,Free welcome basket, includes 2 bottles of wine
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These offers are valid for bookings made by 28 February 2010.
Please quote the code JAZ2010 in your enquiry
 
 
Happy New Year.
Hope 2010 will bring you Health, Wealth and Happiness
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    Julie Al-Zoubi

    I have been immensely fortunate to live in Tunisia for the past 7 Years.
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