Magnificent beaches, beautiful hotels, sporting activities and seafront nightclubs… some of the many reasons why holiday-makers choose Hammamet, or its neighbour Nabeul. But there is also lots to do in the surrounding area: stroll through the villages of Cape Bon, go trekking in Zaghouan, visit a Carthaginian ruin or a medieval fortress.
But if you don’t want to spend your whole holiday sunbathing, a large variety of sporting activities are available for you: jet ski, parasailing, catamaran, sea cruises, scuba diving…
Children can also take part in suitable activities such as kayaking, windsurfing lessons or games in the mini clubs.
More peaceful beaches await you all along the Cape Bon peninsula which starts to the north of Hammamet – such as Haouaria, or the one of Kelibia at the foot of the medieval fort.
The beach of Kelibia:
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At night, if clubbing is your thing, you will find the best Tunisian and international DJs in the nightclubs of Hammamet.
Prefer to peacefully enjoy the balmy summer nights? Dine in a rooftop restaurant in the medina, in an interior courtyard, or in the Yasmine Hammamet marina.
In the mood for walking and outings? Go shopping in the souks, climb the ramparts of Hammamet fort to admire the view of the sea, stroll around the marina… and go to sea on a pirate ship!
Visit Medina Mediterranea, a theme park in the form of a giant medina, have fun as a family in the Carthage Land amusement park.
Visit Nabeul, the neighbouring city, where numerous artisans still practice. Go shopping in the pottery stores, a speciality of the town.
Finally, there is much to see on the Cape Bon peninsula: fields and orchards, rocky coves and historical sites, villages and fishing ports...
Have a mint tea or a Moorish coffee at the Sidi Bouhadid café, ideally located under the ramparts and facing the sea.
Hammamet has a beautiful sea and many water sports facilities. Make the most of it!
Hammamet is known for its lively nights. In summer, its nightclubs on the beach attract clubbers from all over the world.
As for golfers, they will appreciate the three 18-hole golf courses (two at Golf Citrus and one at Yasmine Valley) that snake through the lush green hills. Read more.
With family or friends, spend a day at the Carthage Land amusement park to enjoy the most entertaining games and rides.
If you love markets, the one in Nabeul will enchant you and is a place to eat many local specialities on the spot.
Discover the incredible wild beaches of Port Prince and Oued el Abid, on the northern coast of Cape Bon. Read more.
Watch the birds on the waters of Cape Bon: the peninsula is one of the most important migration corridors between Africa and Europe. Read more.
Medina, thermal springs, medieval fortress, Roman or Carthaginian ruins… the region has some things that cannot be missed.
A former fortified village, Hammamet then became a peaceful fishing village. Its minuscule alleyways and houses washed with white and blue lime give it a unique charm.
Discover the Roman African mosaics and Carthaginian terracotta statues in Nabeul’s small archaeological museum. It also explains the operation of the huge saltworks factory whose remains are visible at the exit of the city: it is the site of the ancient city of Neapolis.
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City of handicrafts and orange blossom, Nabeul is the capital of the Cape Bon region.
At its feet lie the fishing harbour and long sandy beaches.
This site offers an exceptional view into the way of life of the Carthaginians: houses, temples, workshops, ramparts etc.
Kerkouane has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Its inhabitants traditionally practice falconry, taking advantage of the migratory birds who pass through.
You will discover its “grottos”, old subterranean quarries which open out onto the sea; they allowed stone to be loaded directly onto the ships bound for Carthage (currently closed to visitors).
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A stop in Korbous will let you discover a quaintly charming spa town and beautiful sandy beaches at the foot of rocky hills.
One of its thermal springs discharges directly into the sea, and many of the inhabitants go there to bathe.
Many archaeological sites are easily accessible from Hammamet, but also mountains, unusual villages or great historical cities. Thanks to the motorway, just a few hours is enough to reach most regions of Tunisia.
A cultural visit and an agreeable walk in a beautiful ancient site surrounded by lush hills.
Mount Zaghouan peaks at 1295 metres. On its flanks perches the small town of Zaghouan, once inhabited by Andalusians.
In ancient times, the springs of Mount Zaghouan provided Carthage with water; it is still possible to see the Roman monument that surrounded these springs (the Water Temple) and the gigantic aqueduct which measured 132 km in length.
South of Hammamet, this small Bedouin village at the summit of a steep rocky outcrop dominates all of the surrounding plain.
There is much to see and visit in Tunis and its surrounding areas: the great medina, the Tunis of 1900, the village of Sidi Bou Saïd, the Bardo museum, the ruins of Carthage… More about Tunis and its surroundings.
The medina of Tunis and the ruins of Carthage have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
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The medina of Sousse has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
First capital of Islamic Tunisia, Kairouan has kept its impressive relics of that golden age: the Great Mosque (the first founded in the Maghreb) and the Aghlabid basins (water reservoirs).
Stroll through the traditional atmosphere found in the medina and visit the charming mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, nicknamed the “Mosque of the Barber”.
More about Kairouan and its surroundings.
The city of Kairouan has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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