Located in the south of the island, about twenty kilometers from Houmt Souk, the village of Guellala has taken advantage of its clay soil to become a mecca for pottery. Long remarkable for the artistic quality of its creations, the village's pottery tradition then suffered from its too deliberate tourist orientation, and, with a few exceptions (some of which are reported in these columns), most of the pieces offered today have no cachet. There are still a few craftsmen who work with clay, which is said to be as hard as iron once fired. The kilns were once installed in underground caves where the potters of Guellala produced amphoras, mouchreb (jars) and gargoulettes. Jars can still be found like on our Mediterranean coasts, used to preserve oil, barley, etc. The south coast, between Guellala and Ajim, the landing stage, is home to an ornithological reserve where herons and flamingos thrive. It is possible to shop at the large pottery warehouse in the village, near the pharmacy; there you will find not only a large selection of pieces, but also fixed prices that are much lower than in the souks.After the war, Parisians returning to Tunisia set up small snack bars for the summer, but no hotels here. You can meet them in the evening at the café maure at chicha time. Market on Wednesday.

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