Houmt Souk

The island’s main town, with whitewashed covered souks, old caravanserais turned into guesthouses, and a morning fish auction where the crier sits on a raised chair.

History

Caravans and ships traded here for centuries; the Borj El Kebir fort guards the harbour.

Customs

At the fish auction, prices are called out fast and bids go by hand signs.

Food

Brik and fresh fish at the restaurants around the market square.

Best time

Mornings, Monday and Thursday are market days.

The name simply means "the market quarter" in Tunisian Arabic.