Ajim, Jerba, Tunisia Ajim. The octopuses of Ajim never learns. Every evening they take refuge in nice hiding places, but they have not been able to fear the nice smooth ceramic pots.
Sponges are the other catch of the local fishermen.
Sponges of high quality are taken from the sea bed, and sold at realtively inflated prices in Houmt Souq. Your own swimming here should be restrained, as there are many large jellyfish out here. On the island of Jerba , there are many villages, but almost no towns. The only real town is the beautiful Houmt Souq , while the second town, Midoun , is less exciting. Many travellers arriving at Jerba pass through the village of Ajim, but more picturesque is the little visited Guellala .