Hammamet Yasmine Things To Do

Beaches
Hammamet is known as the Tunisian St Tropez. White sandy beaches go on for miles and it’s perfect for sunbathing, swimming, sailing, scuba diving and water-skiing. It’s also possible to take a horse along the beach or book a boat trip to view the dolphins. Holidays in Hammamet Yasmine will focus on it's own beach with spotless sand and warm, shallow sea. Much of the beach is lined wih attractive hotels, many with their own section of the beach to enjoy. 

Golf
Hammamet is golf heaven, with three courses little more than a tee-shot away and others within easy reach. Golf Citrus is jointly owned by six local hotels and features two 18-hole courses: Les Oliviers, a challenging course set amongst olive groves, and La Forêt, an undulating course surrounded by pine trees, as well as a 9-hole executive course. Right next door is the more intimate Yasmine Golf Course, with a creek and two small lakes as water hazards. 

Mineral Baths And Health Treatments
The name ‘Hammamet’ comes from the Arabic for ‘baths’ and the area’s health benefits were recognised before the Romans arrived. Various thalassotherapy treatments are available, including mud and seaweed wraps and baths. Apart from the pampering the larger centres, such as the Bio Azur, may offer anything from physiotherapy and treatments for arthritis to help with skin complaints and advice on nutrition.

The Cape Bon Peninsula
The resort is on a peninsula known as the Garden of Tunisia, a fertile area with a number of towns to explore. Hammamet has a 15th century Kasbah, a small but ancient medina, houses with beautiful ironwork and an International Festival of Culture in July and August. Nabeul is famous for its pottery and stonework. El Haouaria is known for its flowers and birdlife – it’s a stopping off point for migrating birds and there’s a falconry centre. Kélibia is an unspoilt fishing port. Kerkouane is a Carthaginian settlement and UNESCO World Heritage Site. And Korbous features incredible mountain scenery and a hot spring that flows directly into the sea.  

Tunis And Ancient Carthage
Just 40 miles away lies the Tunisian capital where elegant boulevards and cafes contrast with the World Heritage listed medina that is a maze of tunnels and alleyways. The Bardo Museum is a must. Little of ancient Carthage remains but the Carthage Museum has an incredible model as well as ruins, artefacts and a wonderful view of the Gulf of Tunis. Other recommended historical trips are the Roman ruins at Dougga and the El Jem amphitheatre, an extremely well-preserved colosseum that is still used for concerts today.

Desert Safaris
Trips into the Sahara can be arranged with a guide to show the sights, which may include anything from tours of a troglodyte home and the stunning oasis towns of the Atlas Mountains to visits to Star Wars locations.

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