Respectable resort of Hammamet, located at the foot of the fertile Cape Bon, is a mass of hotels of all categories, a very clean sea and magnificent sandy beaches, an abundance of cafes, restaurants, discos and bars, and not least the non-weak number of attractions - from the Arab fortress -subs of the 9th century to the luxurious manor of the Romanian millionaire George Sebastian of the early 20th century, where the Cultural Center of Hammamet is now located .Excursion in this resort is "dosed" - the history and archeology here is just enough to slightly exercise the brain, not allowing it to completely atrophy in an atmosphere of blissful idleness, and beautiful nature and authentic way of life will help to be imbued with the charm of Tunisian life .

To get into the story

Hammamet, like most of the other coastal cities of Tunisia, has its history from the Phoenician times, when in a convenient bay, protected from sea disturbances and strong winds, there arose the Pupput settlement. Today, on the site of residential quarters and markets of the Phoenicians are modern hotels, however you can visit the ruins of the Pupput. There are few here - the foundations of houses and mosaic floors. The most interesting place is a house with a peristyle (the so-called covered portico) - the mosaic here is the most remarkable. The next round of the history of Hammamet does with the arrival of the Arabs. The erection of the fortress fortress, now located in the southern part of the medina, began as early as the 7th century, but the foundations of the foundation that are now visible, refer to the 9th century. But the most important thing in the fort is not its historical component, but a magnificent view of the Hammamet Bay: the coast line delineates the azure blue of the sea, and on the opposite shore of the bay you can see the masts of yachts standing in the port of Yasmin-Hammamet.

More details about the landmarks of the city's life are told in a small but made with great love Museum of History of Hammamet, located on one of the streets of the medina.

To penetrate the color

Despite the modernity of Hammamet in terms of promoted "fencers" and pompous restaurants, the town does not at all renounce its Arabic roots .You can feel the color of traditional local life by going to the authentic Cafe "Sidi Bu Hdid", which stuck directly to the side of the Arab fortress, on a narrow promenade along the sea .By the way, there used to be a holy hermit named Bu-Hdid, the defender of the sailors .After his death, the locals buried him right in the cell, erected a dome over it, and a little later there was a café .Neighborhood of coffee-hookahs and burial vault does not bother anyone - after all the life cycle continues .

In the estate of George Sebastian, erected in the early 20th century, you can walk through the well-kept gardens and visit the owner's estate.

Enjoy nature

Hammamet is also the lush nature of the north of Tunisia .There is more rainfall here than in the resorts to the south, in addition the soil is full of artesian water and the climate is very mild - so that the flora in Hammamet feels free, delighting tourists with luscious green colors and bright colors .You can see the traditional arrangement of local gardens by going to Villa Sebastian - to the Cultural Center of Hammamet .Bonvivan and patron of the early 20th century George Sebastian bought almost 12 hectares of land on the shores of the bay and founded the estate .Today you can walk around the well-tended gardens and visit the owner's house .