Tunisia - Hammamet Top Ten

On the east coast of Tunisia’s Cap Bon peninsula lies Hammamet, one of Tunisia’s largest resorts and famous for its garden setting. With its maze of white-washed streets, vibrant souks, elegant medina and fortress it's a must for any visitor to Tunisia.

We countdown our top ten at-a-glance guide to the resort which has been attracting holidaymakers for decades.

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1.Haggle in the Medina

Address: Hammamet, Tunisia
It’s in the medina, with its maze of narrow, whitewashed alleys, that you’ll find shops with some of the world’s most skilful and persistent salesmen. The intriguing old walled city dominates the seafront and is a maze of narrow alleys packed with shops selling souvenirs, shoes and leather goods.

2.Climb the Fortress

Address: Hammamet, Tunisia
From within the medina you can climb up to the ramparts of the 15th century fort for stunning views of Hammamet and beyond. Entrance fee 80 pence plus a further 50 pence if you want to take photographs.

3.Visit the Cultural Centre

Address: Hammamet, Tunisia
The Villa Sebastian, said to be one of the most beautiful houses in the Mediterranean, is set amid botanical gardens and is now used for exhibitions and other cultural events. King George the Sixth, Winston Churchill and German Field Marshal Rommel were among guests at the villa over the years.  Entrance fee 50 pence. 25 pence extra for a coffee by the swimming pool.

 

4.Enjoy the Golfing Greens

Address: Hammamet, Tunisia
Hammamet has three excellent 18-hole courses and a nine-hole training course. Green fees start at £21 in summer (when it’s very hot) and £27.50 in winter. Trolley hire costs £3.50 and a buggy will be £17. It is advisable to book tee times in advance. Bowls enthusiasts are also catered for and there is a splendid six-rink all-weather green at the Hotel Hammamet Garden. (£4.50 for two hours for non residents).

5.Make a splash with a water sport

Address: Hammamet, Tunisia
All water sports are available on Hammamet’s long, clean beach during the warm months including windsurfing.

6.Take the kids on the Noddy train

Address: Hammamet, Tunisia
The road trains or noddy trains run frequently between hotel areas and the town centre. There is a timetable but they don’t always stick to it. It’s often cheaper to take a taxi if there are two or more people.

7.Sample a Bedouin Feast

Address: Hammamet, Tunisia
Usually arranged by your tour company make an evening visit to a Bedouin village and savour traditional Tunisian culture and food. See Arab horsemen and belly dancers. Plenty to eat and drink.

8.Take a desert safari to the Sahara

Another excursion usually arranged by your tour company you can take a two or four-day safari into Tunisia’s desert region. It’s a memorable adventure and among other things you’ll see troglodyte caves, star wars sets, a salt lake and an oasis.

9.Visit Nabeul

Address: Hammamet, Tunisia
The centre of Tunisia’s pottery industry is only five miles from Hammamet. There is a good market on Fridays. There are also plenty of souvenir shops. The beach is about one kilometre from the town centre.

10.Take a trip to Tunis

Address: Tunis, Tunisia
Tunisia’s capital is only 40 miles from Hammamet. The medina has some intriguing souks and there is a lively market on Fridays. The city’s Bardo Museum, a few kilometres outside the centre, has the world’s best display of Roman mosaics.

 Photographs courtesy of The Tunisian National Tourist Office