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Posted by Abdul basit on Friday December 30, 2011 | Travel Articles | 327 views

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Hammamet used to be a fishing-village with dazzling blue-waters meeting the expansive-beaches along the Gulf of Hammamet. The city is now full of exotic history, breathtaking-villas, ancient buildings, rejuvenating mineral-baths and hotels. You can book an advance cheap flights to Tunisia with us to visit this fascinating tourist destination.

What Hammamet is famous for is its beaches. Iberostar Phenicia has a resort offering magnificent views of Hammamet’s beaches. You’ll also find many gardens and fine-sand lining the shores. One of the most popular beaches of Hammamet includes the Yasmine Beach which has crystal-clear blue waters shallow-enough for snorkeling. You can enjoy a wide array of water sports at the Hammamet beach as well as wind-surfing along the beach.

If you are an architecture or history enthusiast you may like to stroll along Hammamet’s medina to explore the architecture which was left by the Arabians and take wonderful pictures of the structures. You’ll also find many shops to visit in the castle. Whether you are with family or alone, the Flipper Aqua Park is a place where you can relax and enjoy and a visit to the Folklore museum will also be worth it where you can explore Hammamet’s history.

Accommodation in hotels varying from 3-5 stars is available in Hammamet. Located on water, Le Sultan Hotel offers 4 star services at a reasonable cost and is built on a modern design offering style and elegance and is also conveniently located. For those looking for an economical accommodation solution can find many three star hotels in the city including the Kinza Hotel located nearby the cultural-center, Friguia Park and the Medina. Normally the hotels have outdoor pool as well as workout-areas where the guests can maintain their fitness even staying away from their homes.

If you are looking for some place to eat, you may not have to look far as usually the hotels in Hammamet do have their own restaurants which range from economical to elegant dining. The city is lined with many cafes like the Chez Achour Restaurant offering terrace-view and fresh-grilled-fish or lamb in dining. One of the most popular places to eat is the Shakespeare bar and is also considered Hammamet’s best English bar offering excellent services and food. The entertainment varies from sports TV to belly-dancing and other performances. You’ll also find many lively night clubs there offering a mix of Arabic, Latin and salsa music with the largest being Oasis. Other clubs include Latino-Club, Calypso-Club and the Manhattan-Club.

While being in the old-town, you have a lot to explore including the Medina with a large-Mosque, artisans-working-pottery and Hammams (Arab Baths). Hammamet is also one of the major pottery centers in Tunisia so you might want to have a look at them and take home if you like some.