Hammamet

Why Go

Hammamet has been welcoming travellers taking holidays to Tunisia since the 1960s (actually, it's been invaded for centuries, but, since the 60s, the invaders have been a lot more friendly...) and, despite forty years of tourism, the city has miraculously kept its character, and atmosphere, more or less intact. There are almost-exclusive tourist zones, such as the swanky Yasmine Hammamet suburb with its modern marina and upmarket boutiques - but you're never too far away from the minarets and medina of the old town. The resort's beach is first class - and you've plenty of room to stretch out and relax, or indulge in watersports, fishing or diving.

The town's great selection or restaurants simply thrills, and its nightlife, while a degree or two less frenetic than you'd expect across the sea in Spain, can still leave you breathless. But its the sights, smells and sounds of the old town from your holidays to Hammamet that will linger in the memory the longest.

In short, Hammamet holidays are a good introduction to this country - caught at the crossroads between ancient and modern, traditional and cosmopolitan. And, as it’s well-used to welcoming tourists, you’re assured of a friendly reception here, and a range of excellent hotels and apartments.