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Hammamet, Tunisia

This is one of the flagship resorts of the Tunisian Riviera. Along the Gulf of Hammamet, hotels are packed tightly next to each other; you don't come here for privacy. Without exception, the hotels offer entertainment over tranquility. In the summer, you can have non-stop fun in clubs, at the swimming pool as well as at the beach, the amphitheater and nightclub.

However Hammamet still has attractions in the off-season; you can enjoy the charm of the medina, the lower prices of your stay, and the many opportunities for recreation or relaxation (riding, golf, spa). The hotel zones extend along the coast, in the north and south of the medina. The southern area, which corresponds to the district of Hammamet Yasmine, is the newest. Here, an airport is under construction. It will allow visitors to significantly reduce the transfer time to the hotels. Indeed, at the moment flights land in Tunis or Monastir, and Hammamet is a 45-minute journey away from Tunis, and within an hour and a quarter from Monastir.

A seaside resort, the new Yasmine district, about 6 miles south of Hammamet, has many assets to attract tourists. This area was designed to breathe fresh life into Tunisian tourism, offering a radius of several miles of high-end hotels, a marina welcoming sailboats, replicas of ancient merchant ships, which are used for excursions at sea for a half-day or a full day, cafes and restaurants along the beach, supermarkets, a skating rink (surprising but appreciated) and the famous 'Medina' complex.

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pros

•  Very varied hotel services.
•  The festive ambiance.
•  The presence of cultural sites.

cons

•  The beaches are of average quality.
•  An excessive concentration of tourists during the high season.

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• To see

  The Hammamet medina. The Hammamet medina extends to the foot of the citadel, which is adjacent to the old port. Go there early in the morning so as not to be disturbed by the crowd of tourists arriving after 11:00 am. Also go to see the citadel (3 dinars) for a beautiful view of the houses of the medina and the Mediterranean. There is a cafe at the top of the citadel: very pleasant to have some mint tea or pine nuts.

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  To do

  A family outing to the Karthago Land amusement park situated on the side of the Medina Yasmine Hammamet. To discover and enjoy the history of ancient Tunisia. Reconstruction of Carthaginian boats on often lively stretches of water, resin casting, Hannibal elephants and simulated cannon firing on the side of Barbarossa brother pirates. Entrance to the park costs 15 dinars.

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  To think about

  Visit the Sebastian villa. Built by a Romanian millionaire, this elegant town house now belongs to the Tunisian government which has transformed it into a cultural centre. It is in the Sebastian villa, in an amphitheater built in the gardens, where every year the international festival of Hammamet (July-August ) takes place.

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• To avoid

  The ancient ruins of Pupput, on the seafront, at the height of Jinène Hammamet (between Medina and Yasmine Hammamet) where there is almost nothing left. They are nowhere near as good as the sites of Dougga and El Jem, which can give a very clear idea of Roman Tunisia in the second century.

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  To try

  Couscous (with chicken or lamb). You can find buffets in the major hotels more and more (offered as a speciality or during Tunisian evenings). Try also other recipes of the country such as the fingers of Fatma (pastry stuffed with white chicken, potatoes and capers), tajine (omelette with meat and potatoes) and the brick (triangle of dough filled with tuna and a half-cooked egg).

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  To bring back

  Pottery of Nabeul (a couple of miles north of Hammamet). Although find out more about the quality of the tajine dishes. Not all of them are cooked in the oven. In the Medina of Yasmine Hammamet, you can also see artisans at work in various crafts such as leather, glass and basketry. Bring back some Turkish slippers, decorative or useful objects such as vases, lamps, baskets, saddlebags and cabats.

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