Tunisia · Cap Bon
Hammamet travel guide
Sandy beaches, a walled medina and great-value resorts
2h 45mflight from London
NBEnearest main airport
28° in Augwarmest month
12° in Febcoolest month
Hammamet is Tunisia's best-known resort, with a long sandy beach, a whitewashed walled medina by the sea and the purpose-built Yasmine Hammamet marina.
It's a short drive from Enfidha airport and a good base for Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said.
Good forBeachesAll-inclusiveFamiliesSpa
What Hammamet is known for
- Long beaches
Soft sand.
- The medina
By the sea.
- Thalassotherapy
Seawater spas.
- Yasmine
A marina and theme park.
Top things to do in Hammamet
Where to stay in Hammamet
Best time to visit Hammamet
Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. May to June and September to October: hot but not extreme.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 2h 45m from London to NBE, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?
Taxis are cheap. Louages (shared minibuses) link towns.
Good to know
- Agree taxi prices or ask for the meter.
- Haggle in the souks.
- Cover shoulders in medinas.
Hammamet FAQ
Is Hammamet good for families?
Yes.
How far is the airport?
About 45 minutes from Enfidha.
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