Gide said of this coast that it was: "The most beautiful in the world! " Thanks to its climate and its beaches, this southern part of Cap Bon has known, since the end of the Second World War, a tourist vocation that has been constantly reaffirmed. Its first real tourist infrastructures date back to the 1960s and have prospered considerably since then. Thus, the few kilometers of beach around Hammamet and Nabeul, in the southwest of the peninsula, provide alone more than 25% of the tourist income of Tunisia. Prefer the months of March and April, which are already very mild, to visit this region, which is overrun in summer. Hammamet, 17 km from Nabeul, was once a small fishing village known for hosting meditative retreats for European cultural and intellectual celebrities. Today, along with Djerba, Hammamet is one of the two major Tunisian destinations, which is why it has several tourist areas in its vicinity.Nothing let foresee such a development of the station if not its beautiful beaches of fine sand. The great crisis of 1929 shook the West and billionaires settled under more clement skies. A Romanian, Georges Sebastian, "Si Bastian", as the old Hammametois used to say, discovered Hammamet and built himself a dream villa in a Moorish style with a touch of Art Deco. He invited his friends, artists and stars. The architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whose vogue is then growing, said of the villa: "the most beautiful house I know. People flocked to admire it and other privileged people rushed to build similar homes. The resort was launched. A more popular form of tourism succeeded the Gotha, but the palaces along the coastline still kept the promise of their heavenly pools. Even if the city of Hammamet is now one of the beacons of mass tourism "all-inclusive" Tunisian, it is not only that, and if you look you can find the essence of Hammamet that pleased Gide. The villa of Georges Sebastian with its superb gardens is really worth a visit. The medina remains a place conducive to walking with its white houses and its doors of all colors that house some of the inhabitants. The intertwined streets echo the movements of the waves, time seems to have stopped, especially in the non-trading part of the old town.

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When to go to Hammamet?

When to go to Tunisia? In Hammamet, as in the other seaside resorts of Tunisia, the high tourist season is concentrated in the months of July-August, the hottest period with an average of 30°C by the sea and where the water temperature is particularly pleasant (27°C). This is where you will find the highest hotel rates. The low tourist season runs from November to March or April. In low season, you will have hotel rates and stays at discounted rates. This is not always the case during the middle season. If the city of Hammamet remains alive all year round, the seaside hotel complexes close in low season and the sites are deserted.

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The climate is Mediterranean in the north and along the coast, semi-arid in the interior and south. On average, temperatures are 12°C in winter and 30°C in summer. But we regularly find extreme temperatures depending on the region: winter snowfalls in Kroumirie (Aïn Draham) and nearly 50 °C in summer in the continental south. The high tourist season corresponds to summer on the coast while it coincides with autumn and winter in the Great South.

Budget

Life in Tunisia is significantly less expensive than in Europe. Everyday consumer goods are at least half the price and charming and luxury hotels are 30% cheaper with a very good level of comfort. The currency is the Tunisian dinar. You can pay mostly in cash for everyday purchases, but you can also pay by card in the major hotels. Exchange and withdrawal are easy in town. Tips are generally 10% of the bill.

Procedures

For European Union nationals, no visa is required for Tunisia. For a stay of three months or less, you only need to present a passport, valid at least six months after your departure from Tunisia. It is also necessary to be able to present a round-trip ticket and sometimes justify sufficient resources in the event of a stay outside of the tour packages.

Health

No vaccine is required for a trip to Tunisia and the country's health conditions are generally good. However, it is advisable to be vaccinated against typhoid and hepatitis A. Tap water is not always drinkable, it is necessary to drink mineral water or purified with tablets.

How to go to Hammamet? Our advice & tips

Most tour operators offer stays in Tunisia. We can do a great tour of Tunisia in 15 days. But you can also choose to make a shorter thematic stay of about a week: seaside, around the most beautiful beaches of Tunisie ; cultural, to discover the medinas and ruins romaines ; adventure, in the heart of the desert. The good news is that the distances are quite short in Tunisia so the time spent in transport is rarely long during the tours.

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Tunis-Carthage International Airport is served by many airlines and is located 8 km northwest of Tunis. Tunisia is a country with a good level of security. Throughout the country, travellers travel freely, except in the Saharan areas. It is easy to reach Hammamet by bus and find accommodation on site. You can organize your stay without difficulty and enjoy your freedom to find good little restaurants outside the tourist circuits. You can also better understand what it means to live like a Tunisian and experience real sharing with the people of the country.

You can use various means of transportation in Hammamet: bus, cab or collective cab. You can also rent a car which will ensure you the greatest freedom. Cabs are perfect for getting around town and tourist areas quickly. The collective cab can accommodate up to 8 people on fixed routes. It is a fast and economical way to get around, very much used by Tunisians. You can rent a car in town or at the reception of your hotel. Finally, you should know that a small tourist train connects the north and the south of the city.

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The climate is Mediterranean in the north and along the coast, semi-arid in the interior and south. On average, tempe...
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Budget

Life in Tunisia is significantly less expensive than in Europe. Everyday consumer goods are at least half the price a...
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Formalities

For European Union nationals, no visa is required for Tunisia. For a stay of three months or less, you only need to p...
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Health

No vaccine is required for a trip to Tunisia and the country's health conditions are generally good. However, it is a...
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How to travel by yourself?

Tunis-Carthage International Airport is served by many airlines and is located 8 km northwest of Tunis. Tunisia is a...
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How to get organized?

Most tour operators offer stays in Tunisia. We can do a great tour of Tunisia in 15 days. But you can also choose to...
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Getting around

You can use various means of transportation in Hammamet: bus, cab or collective cab. You can also rent a car which wi...
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