This small country of North Africa, with its diversified landscape and its warm population, has become a favourite tourism destination since early 1960’s. Efforts done lately to improve tourism substructure quality, economic and social progress prove that Tunisia is willing to reach development level comparable to Europe’s. However, warm African sun shining almost all the year, kilometres of fine sand beaches, beauty of landscapes and the wonderful welcome give Tunisia, at some considerations, a higher position. This charming country allows unforgettable visits to tourists owe to all its cities who have kept well through their monuments, the witnesses of their long history, Its particular geography made of fine sand beaches, fertile areas, mountains and desert areas; give the opportunity to admire widely diversified landscapes. Tourism politics which started under ancient President Habib Bourguiba and reinforced now, give Tunisia substructure worth of these countries.

Whatever the season, your first glimpse of Tunisia will be one of golden beaches and a deep blue sea. With over 1200 kilometers of coast this sunny Mediterranean land is a paradise for the vacationer.

Well known seaside resort areas - Sousse, Monastir, Hammamet and Nabeul, Djerba and Tabarka offer their visitors the finest sand beaches and crystalline water along with a dizzying choice of waterfront hotels featuring sun and sea sports as windsurfing and sailing, underwater sightseeing, fishing and short boat rides. [Beach Scene]Nearly Hotels are built with the visitor's comfort and enjoyment in mind and their restaurants feature both international as well as Tunisian Cuisine. During the peak summer season no effort is spared to provide the maximum of activities at the hotel and throughout the region .Summer festivals held nearby invite you join in with your Tunisian hosts to celebrate Father Neptune, share their local folklore, enjoy a concert or or just have fun.

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LOCATION AND ACCESS: South of the Cap Bon peninsula, 10 km south-west of Nabeul, 64km south of Tunis by motorway, 85 km north of Sousse by motorway. Railway station: routes to Tunis and Sousse.
LEISURE: Pool, tennis courts, beaches, water skiing, golf, horse riding, thalassotherapy (at the Sol Azur hotel).
FESTIVALS: International festival (July-August at the International Cultural Centre, av. des Nations-Unies, tel. 280-030).
SOUVENIRS: Carpets, perfumes, pottery, embroidery.
AMENITIES: Post office (av. de la République), service stations, car hire (Hertz, av. des Hotels, tel. 280-187), dispensary, pharmacies, shops, shopping centre, market (on Thursdays), bank.

For visitors and Tunisians alike Hammamet is another word for vacations and its ritual of sun bathing on spotless beaches, the gasp of cool water on bronzed skin, dinner on the patio of a beachfront hotel , midnight swims, discos and watching the sun rise in the mirror of the sea.

Hammamet, the "Tunisian Saint Tropez", is all this and more. Its a way of life, taking the time to relax , meet old friends and make new ones.It's fishermen in brightly painted boats setting out at dawn, the medina surrounded by its ramparts and crowned by an ancient fort overlooking the sea, fashionable boutiques where resplendent traditional tunics and caftans rival the shimmering sun.

The Gulf of Hammamet shelters miles of fine sandy beaches, sparkling seas and modern hotels dedicated to the comfort a well being of their guests. A variety of sea sports, folklore, exhibitions, festivals and amusements are provided for an memorable vacation.