Medina, or the ancient center of the city, divides the resort into two halves - northern and southern, and is located on the very edge of the coast. It looks like a fortress and the shadows from the high walls almost lie on the clear sea water.
Sights of Hammamet
Hammamet is a very popular resort in Tunisia, its attractions are very diverse. The main attractions of Hammamet are, of course, its pristine beaches with fine sand and azure water. If this is not enough for you, then pay attention to the most popular sights of Hammamet. Among them: the unique Roman amphitheater El Jem, the ancient city of Kairouan, the ruins of the Carthaginian and Roman era in Duggu, the Villa of Sebastian, in which many famous personalities lived, the magnificent village of Matmata and the amusement park Carthage Land.
All these sights of Hammamet deserve a visit. We also recommend walking around the Medina of Hammamet. Sights can be found here, in the city center. Its narrow streets and snow-white houses coexist with medieval fortresses.
Phrygia Zoo is also a peculiar attraction of Hammamet. There are elephants, ostriches, camels, lions, antelopes, giraffes, lemurs, meerkats, foxes, crocodiles, sea animals and exotic birds.
The natural attractions of Hammamet are best seen on a tour of the Sahara. On desert excursions, you will see the wonderful lakes of Chot el-Jerid, as well as amazing oasis Tozer. The neighboring town of Korbus is very interesting for visiting and sightseeing. In this town you can see unique monuments of ancient and Arabic architecture. Cap-Bon Peninsula is extremely fascinating. Here is the wonderful mountain town of El Khawariya and the Phoenician city of Kerkuan, included in the list world heritage UNESCO.
Scary? But this is not our imagination, the Russians have found themselves in such situations many times. Why did it happen? But the hotel simply signed a lucrative contract with one of the European clinics.
We can only give one piece of advice. Carefully study the reviews about the hotel, and the reviews of exactly those people who were in this hotel in this particular season.
The next drawback - Hammamet does not have its own international airport. Tourists have to get to the hotel either from Enfid Airport (60 km, one hour by bus) or from the city airport (115 km, two hours by bus, in the photo on the left). Be careful when buying a tour, pay attention to the airport of arrival, give preference to a tour with an arrival in Enfidha.
weather and season
The beach season in Hammamet lasts from mid-April to the end of October - just like in other resorts in Tunisia.
Rain won't cause much trouble. According to statistics, only 370 millimeters of precipitation falls per year, and most of them fall in the winter months, during the holiday season - 150 millimeters.
In the photo on the right sidewalk after the rain, it was in May 2016. As you can see in the photo, the rain only wetted the asphalt a little, it's not scary.
However, the rains on the coast mediterranean sea in Tunisia there is one unpleasant feature. Rains are always accompanied by very strong winds up to 20 meters per second.
Attractions
Medina and Kasbah
Villa Sebastian
Water park "Flipper"
Excavations of the city of Pappit
This attraction is not considered very important, so we do not have a separate article about it. Ancient city Pappit has long been stolen for building materials. Now hotels and houses stand in its place, it is impossible to fully excavate. However, some sites were available to archaeologists. Now one such excavation site is open to tourists. Let's be honest, there isn't much to see.
Where to shop
There is one store in Hammamet (Carrefour Market) located on Avenue Abu-Dhabi. Magasine General is located near the medina. Trade in the city is carried out mainly by small shops.
The largest tourist market is located inside the medina. Souvenir shops are scattered throughout the part of the city that is adjacent to the tourist area.
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The New Medina at Yasmine Hammamet
Yasmine Hammamet, New Medina
The new medina of Yasmine-Hammamet, or, as it is also called, the Mediterranean medina, is an obligatory item in the cultural program of tourists vacationing in this resort and in Hammamet itself. This is an ancient Arab city recreated with demonstrative thoroughness behind the fortress wall.
The respectable resort of Hammamet, located at the foot of the fertile Cape Bon, is a mass of hotels of all categories, a very clear sea and magnificent sandy beaches, an abundance of cafes, restaurants, discos and bars, and, last but not least, a good number of attractions - from the Arab fortress -Casbah 9th century BC luxurious manor Romanian millionaire Georg Sebastian of the early 20th century, where the Cultural Center Hammamet. The excursion in this resort is “dosed” - there is just enough history and archeology here to slightly exercise the brain, preventing it from completely atrophying in an atmosphere of blissful idleness, and the beautiful nature and authentic lifestyle will help you feel the charm of Tunisian life.
Delve into history
Hammamet, like most other coastal cities in Tunisia, dates back to Phoenician times, when the settlement of Pupput arose in a convenient bay, protected from sea waves and strong winds. Today, on the site of residential areas and markets of the Phoenicians, there are modern hotels, but you can visit the ruins of Pupput. Little has been preserved here - the foundations of houses and mosaic floors. Most interesting place- a house with a peristyle (the so-called covered portico) - the mosaic here is the most wonderful. The history of Hammamet makes the next round with the advent of the Arabs. The construction of the military fortress-fort, today located in the southern part of the medina, began already in the 7th century, but the foundations of the foundation that are now visible date back to the 9th century at the earliest. But the most important thing in the fort is by no means its historical component, but a magnificent view of the Hammamet Bay: coastline outlines the azure semicircle of the sea with a crescent moon, and on the opposite shore of the bay one can see the masts of yachts moored in the port of Yasmine Hammamet.
More details about the milestones of the life of the city are told in the small, but made with great love Museum of the History of Hammamet, located on one of the streets of the medina.
Feel the color
Despite all the modernity of Hammamet in terms of hyped "fives" and pompous restaurants, the town does not renounce its Arab roots at all. You can feel the flavor of traditional local life by going to the authentic cafe "Sidi-bou-Khdid", which is stuck right to the side of the Arab fortress, on a narrow promenade along the sea. By the way, once upon a time this place was inhabited by a holy hermit named Bu-Khdid, the protector of sailors. After his death, the locals buried him right in the cell, erected a dome over it, and a little later a cafe appeared here. The neighborhood of coffee-hookahs and the tomb does not bother anyone - because the cycle of life continues.
In the estate of Georg Sebastian, erected at the beginning of the 20th century, you can walk through the well-kept gardens and visit the owner's estate.
enjoy nature
Hammamet is also the lush nature of the north of Tunisia. There is more precipitation here than in the resorts located to the south, in addition, the soil is saturated with artesian water and the climate is very mild - so the flora in Hammamet feels at ease, delighting tourists with rich green colors and bright colors. You can see the traditional arrangement of local gardens by going to Sebastian's villa - the Hammamet Cultural Center. Bonvivant and patron of the early 20th century Georg Sebastian bought almost 12 hectares of land on the shores of the bay and founded the estate. Today you can walk through the well-groomed gardens and visit the owner's estate.
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Located an hour from the capital. It harmoniously combines European comfort and oriental flavor. The coast of the city is divided into two parts. The first - east of Medina, is called Old city. The second is located southwest of the Medina - a separate tourist area Yasmine Hammamet.
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The indigenous population is small about 100 thousand people, but excellent conditions have been created for all vacationers. The coastal area is ennobled with olive trees and jasmine bushes. Here you can spend hours walking through the flowering citrus orchards. Winter temperature does not fall below + 10 °C.
Attractions
A city with a rich history of great interest to tourists. Each of the eras left its mark on the style of architecture, historical and cultural sites. Centered in the city center historical monuments, that are cultural heritage Tunisia. They are located in one place, so in one day you can get acquainted with all the sights of Hammamet. What to see in a historical place?
Medina of Hammamet
Medina is the historical center of the city, it is a fortress with protected walls, which were built in the 15th century. Throughout history, these walls have been rebuilt several times after aggressive attacks. Now it is a real city, representing an example of the Arab-Muslim culture.
You can feel the unique flavor of the city by visiting the shops and shops, where Tunisian artisans made of leather, ceramics, jewelry, all kinds of souvenirs, clothes, spices are widely represented. The medina is also interesting with snow-white houses built inside it with patterned blue doors. Doors are generally the hallmark of Tunisia, they are depicted on all souvenirs, gift cards.
The territory of the Medina includes the Great Mosque, the historical museum and the Ribat fortress.
Fortress Ribat
Kasbah Fort, which was built in the 10-11th century. The fortress in the form of a square with a tower has only one entrance. The program for tourists includes a visit to the mausoleum of the monk Sidi Bauli, located inside the fortress.
In the 19th century, the walls of the bastion were expanded to accommodate new artillery pieces. In the courtyard of the fortress, cannons, ceramics, and archaeological artifacts are displayed.
Ready-made stands are located in the premises, telling about the history of Hammamet and the fort. You can buy handicrafts in the souvenir shop.
Visitors can admire the beautiful view of the city from the height of the 30-meter fortress walls.
The walls of the bastion in many places do not have fences, and there are none on the stairs. You need to be extremely careful when lifting.
Carthage Land
The entertainment complex is made in the ancient Carthaginian style. Brave pirates meet visitors at the entrance. The famous amusement park provides a range of services for the whole family . Here the territory is divided into thematic zones:
Roundabouts, trampolines, water slopes, labyrinths - everything for have a great holiday with kids. Adults will also find entertainment here. One of the most unforgettable rides lost city"is a labyrinth where visitors will complete tasks of varying difficulty in order to find a way out.
On the territory of the park you can have a bite to eat in cozy cafes and small eateries with national cuisine.
Hotels
Tunisia is famous for its beautiful parks, but Hammamet surpasses all other cities in the country with its luxurious gardens, a coastline fully built up with comfortable hotels and huge sandy beaches. The city is immersed in greenery, hotels and city buildings are practically invisible behind it.
Calm and somewhat conservative Hammamet is perfect for tourists traveling with children.
The city is a European-class resort and the most respectable in Tunisia. Most tourists come here to enjoy relaxing holiday and undergo intensive wellness, rejuvenation procedures here.
Thalassotherapy (algae treatment) - popular destination in cosmetology. SPA-procedures with the use of seafood have a high therapeutic effect. A large influx of tourists to Hammamet is due to the fact that the thalassotherapy centers here are considered among the best in Europe.
Wellness treatments are received here without leaving the hotels, as they are included in the package. tourism services luxury class. Thalassotherapy centers equipped with the latest equipment, work according to the French method and offer prices much lower than in Europe.
Many hotels provide all the amenities for families with children: a children's menu, playrooms, swimming pools, clubs, incendiary animation. Many hotels offer children's tables, you can order a babysitting service.
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Beaches
The resort area stretches for 14 km along the seashore. Yasmine Hammamet is a perfect example of how a deserted shore creates resort area on a global scale. The hotels are located in three lines, next to excellent embankments with fountains, parks, restaurants, discos, golf clubs.
Hammamet - real paradise for tourists. Here one of the best beaches countries.
Crystal clear water, fine sand and a gentle entrance to the water are perfect for families with children. Entrance to the beach is free for tourists, sun loungers and umbrellas are equipped here. There are various entertainment options:
- water skiing;
- diving;
- water bicycles;
- windsurfing;
- water aerobics.
Each hotel has its own beach area, but no one forbids vacationers to sunbathe where they like.
A visit to the historical and cultural sites of Hammamet will give a complete picture of the rich history of the country, and rest in beautiful hotels equipped according to world standards will become unforgettable.
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Adults must visit!
Great zoo! All animals are beautiful. well-groomed, well-fed. An aura of kindness hovers over cages and aviaries, and adults and children have such enthusiastic faces! And how many species of animals you can see live and even feed, stroke and capture all this. Long winter to remember, to dream of returning here. We are very sorry that we did not get to the show with dolphins. Many thanks to everyone who with such love and kindness keeps the animals of Phrygia....
05.11.2014 954
Disgusting
We were there with a girl on August 7, 2014. We read some bad reviews but decided to go anyway. In general, they ran away from there in half an hour. Firstly, the water park is very old, everything is decrepit and dirty. Secondly, it is dangerous: I injured my leg on the hill (on the attachment point inside). Thirdly: 95% of visitors are locals. Mostly youth. Youth is wild! While we were standing in line for a cheesecake - almost all 20 people turned to us and stared insolently at my girlfriend's chest ...
24.08.2014 1368
Tunisia, my love!
Tunisia is my first foreign trip. And it was love at first sight, and - mutual. Since then I have visited the country 6 times. During this time I have visited many historical places. In Tunisia, every city is a story of ancient Carthage. For trips around ancient Carthage, it is better to use the services of a guide, as some historical places geographically scattered, where transport does not go. I recommend very interesting trips: 1. 2 days...
