Houmt Souk Fishing Port - Houmt Souk, Tunisia - Commercial Fishing Ports on Waymarking.com

The port of Houmt Souk, is the first fishing port of the island of Djerba, in particular for the fishing of molluscs; large quantities of terracotta jars placed there are used for octopus fishing, several processes of which are typical of Djerba. The inhabitants are indeed fond of octopus, cuttlefish and squid which they use to prepare specialties. The fish caught is sold fresh but some species such as octopus and small fish called ouzaf are also dried because in this form they play an important role in local gastronomy. A fish cannery was built at the port. Until the 1960s, this port had "a flotilla of Mohones (called lencha) made of wood, originally sailing by sail, then with the back-up of engines and ensuring the traffic of heavy goods (up to hundred tons) and sometimes passengers between Tunis and especially Sfax and Djerba". In 1964, Houmt Souk had 297 boats and 746 sailors.

One of the traditions of Houmt Souk is the sale of fish through bidding and the shouting by the town crier. Fishermen string the caught fish in strings (between five and ten fish per string depending on the size of the fish) and deliver them to the town crier after being informed of the minimum price. The town crier, seated on a high chair, announces the base price and the slightest crowd movements is perceived as a bidding signal.

Houmt Souk trading company is located at the port at N 33 53.248 E 010 51.425

Fishing Types: crab, shrimp, octopus, cuttlefish, squid, among others Fishing method: Terracotta jars are used for octopus fishing fishing season: year round Harbor tour: yes Mémorial: Didn't see any Fish market: yes History: Working fishing port Sale of fish: Not Listed

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