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HAMMAMET
Hammamet is a unique combination of a modern, European-style city of tree-lined avenues with a vibrant, atmospheric medina alongside it. The ambience of this city in Tunisia is now conducive to tourism due to the abundant natural resources, an attractive seafront and large urban conglomeration. Many of the attractions of Hammamet are still largely untapped and even at their raw states. Visitors often take a stroll amidst the city lanes and ancient houses in quest for exoticism. The city has been ruled by Spanish and Turkish rulers in different periods of history and it bears the memories of those days till today through colourful traditions. In World War Two, it became one of the headquarters of General Erwin Rommel. Meanwhile, Hammamet’s beautiful beaches have emerged as one of the most alluring tourism destinations across the globe and thus the targets for investors. The hospitality sector of the tourism industry in this city seems to be the most competitive area with the presence of numerous luxurious hotels, bed and breakfasts and other accommodation facilities.
Hammamet is located on the south east part of the Tunisian peninsula of Cap Bon and is drenched by the waves of the Gulf of Hammamet. It provides accommodation to nearly 70000 people and is always teeming with visitors from European countries. A relaxed attitude flows in the city air with pleasant fragrance of the jasmines. Beach activities in Hammamet include sailing, windsurfing and parascending. It boasts of an impressive infrastructure of modern hotels, restaurants, tourism offices and information centres. Hammamet is well served with accommodation options to suit all tastes and pockets. Tourists can take apartments for rent or board in inexpensive hostels by the sandy beaches of the city to get the best view within affordable limits. The warm and friendly attitude of the residents of Hammamet adds to the guests, comfort and pleasure. The Kairouan, Tunis, Sidi Bou Said, Carthage and Sousse are some of the places of attraction in Hammamet. .
Medina fortified walls
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