Boughrara Lagoon
A 500 km² lagoon between Djerba and the mainland. World kitesurfing hotspot.
Aghir, a seaside resort in the south-east of Djerba, is renowned worldwide in the kitesurfing world: the Boughrara Lagoon between the island and the mainland offers exceptional conditions (constant winds, shallow water, safety).
Aghir, a seaside resort in the south-east of Djerba, is renowned worldwide in the kitesurfing world: the Boughrara Lagoon between the island and the mainland offers exceptional conditions (constant winds, shallow water, safety). Amwej Kite Camp trains kitesurfers from around the world here. Quiet, uncrowded beaches.
Aghir is a traditional fishing village. Tourism development in the 1990s and the rise of kitesurfing in the 2000s transformed the area. Amwej Kite Camp opened in 2008 and became one of the world's most renowned schools.
3 must-see sites selected by our local team.
A 500 km² lagoon between Djerba and the mainland. World kitesurfing hotspot.
Calm, uncrowded beaches.
World-renowned kitesurfing school.
International competition.
20 km from Houmt Souk. Taxi 15 DT.
Taxis.
Shallow lagoon (1-2 m), constant thermal winds 15-25 knots, safety, world-class school.
Our local team designs your ideal Aghir programme. Private car or group place, the cheapest on the market.