Your holiday in Hammamet
Exotic holiday with flight, accommodation, transfer and free concierge.
Long fine-sand beaches, a walled medina right by the sea and thalassotherapy on the shores of the Gulf of Hammamet in Tunisia.
Hammamet is one of Tunisia's best-known resorts, with wide beaches of fine sand along the gulf that shares its name and an old walled medina right by the sea.
Between beach days you can try thalassotherapy, browse the pottery market in Nabeul or take a trip to Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the Roman amphitheatre at El Jem. The flight from Romania takes around two and a half hours.
What to see in Hammamet
Hammamet medina
The old town, enclosed by walls and crowned by its kasbah fortress, sits right beside the beach. From the ramparts you see the whole gulf, and the white lanes are lined with workshops, carpets, pottery and cafés serving mint tea.
The beaches of Yasmine Hammamet
In the south of the resort, Yasmine Hammamet has broad fine-sand beaches that shelve gently into the sea, ideal for families, plus a marina with restaurants and the Carthage Land theme park for children.
Thalassotherapy and hammam
Tunisia is a well-known thalassotherapy destination, and many Hammamet hotels have centres offering seawater and seaweed treatments. A traditional hammam, with a steam bath and a scrub, completes the experience.
A trip to the Sahara
A two-day excursion heads south to the oasis of Tozeur, the Chott el-Jerid salt lake and the dunes at Douz, with a camel ride and a stop at the troglodyte homes of Matmata, where scenes from Star Wars were filmed.
Everything you need to know about Hammamet
When to go to Hammamet
The beach season runs from May to October. July and August bring 30–33°C, while June and September are gentler, with a warm sea. Spring and autumn are good for trips to the south and to the ancient sites.
Where to stay
Hammamet Nord has older hotels set between gardens and the beach, close to the centre and the medina. Yasmine Hammamet, to the south, has newer resorts, the marina and Medina Mediterranea, a complex built in traditional style.
Excursions
The airport–hotel transfer is included. Carthage and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said, near Tunis, are about an hour's drive away. The Roman amphitheatre at El Jem, one of the best preserved in the world, and the holy city of Kairouan make a good day trip.
Local food
Try brik with egg and tuna, fish couscous, ojja with eggs and harissa, lablabi chickpea soup and date-filled makroud pastries. Neighbouring Nabeul is famous for its harissa and its pottery.
Frequently asked questions about Hammamet
- How long is the flight from Romania to Hammamet?
- The flight from Romania to Tunisia takes around two and a half hours. The arrival airport, airline, schedule and any stopover are shown in the offer when you pick your dates, and the transfer to your hotel is included.
- When is the best time to visit Hammamet?
- June and September are ideal: warm sea, sunshine and pleasant temperatures. July and August are the hottest and liveliest months, while May and October suit excursions and a quieter holiday.
- What documents do I need for Tunisia?
- You need a valid passport; Romanian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Tunisia. Check the current requirements before you travel.
- What currency is used in Hammamet?
- The currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND), which cannot be taken out of the country, so you exchange money on arrival at the airport, a bank or your hotel. Keep the exchange receipts so you can change back what you have left when you leave.
- What does the Hammamet holiday package include?
- The return flight from Romania, your chosen hotel with the board shown in the offer, airport–hotel–airport transfers and TravelTheme assistance throughout your holiday.