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AN island off the coast of Africa wishes to be a competitor to the Spanish islands with Brits.

Djerba is off the coast of Tunisia, and invited brand-new easyJet flights from the UK in 2015.

Mohamed Mehdi Haloui, Director General of the Tunisian Traveler Workplace informed Travel Gossip: “We desire Djerba to end up being an option to the Canary Islands and Egypt for winter season sun.

” We believe 2026 is going to be the year Djerba removes.

” It’s a little location, however it uses a really varied item, consisting of nature, history and great food.”

British travelers have actually increased by 40 percent this year to almost 400,000 making the UK the 2nd greatest market to the area (behind France).

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The Sun’s Head of Travel Lisa Minot was among the very first to go to Djerba after the brand-new easyJet flights released.

She stated: “The similarity to the alleys of Mykonos and Santorini stands out in the town of Erriadh, which sits at the centre of the island of Djerba.

” At its heart is Djerbahood, with more than 250 murals and sculptures from a few of the world’s finest street artists.

” Djerba is a great-value choice for those aiming to check out beyond the Med favourites.

” A little cup of strong coffee here costs 25p, while little ceramic presents can be discovered for ₤ 2.

” Temperature levels stay high all the method through to November and hardly ever dip listed below the 20Cs, even in the depths of winter season

Prepare For next year consist of performances and occasions commemorating Star Wars, which was recorded in Tunisia 50 years earlier.

Around ₤ 350million is being taken into updating hotels, with brand-new chains likewise opening.

Flights to Djerba can be discovered from ₤ 25 with easyJet, when taking a trip from London Luton

Flights take around 3hr30, and there are likewise flights from Manchester.

And seven-night breaks with easyJet Vacations begin with ₤ 323pp.

All of the vacation bundles feature return flights, hotel stays, transfers and 23kg of baggage.

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