One of the ancient countries of the Maghreb is Tunisia. Hammamet is an ancient Tunisian fishing port and one of Tunisia's most beloved Russians resorts. This popular city is located on the coast. Not far from it is the capital of Tunisia.
Hammamet today has become the most picturesque and green holiday destination in the country.
What nations have not visited for centuries of history on this earth! The Phoenicians and Ottoman Turks, the Romans and Arabs, the French and the Byzantines - all these peoples left traces of their culture here. And today, although the customs and traditions of the population have developed under the influence of Islam, the influence of European civilization is very noticeable in the country.
In 180 AD the Roman colony of Putput was founded here, later renamed by the Arabs the "bathing place" - Hammamet. Tunisia today, however, gained popularity not only as a “place for swimming.” Even the ancient Romans chose the local places for rest, and the Roman matrons appreciated the local anti-aging and wellness factors. And today, the country known to the whole world for its centers of thalassotherapy is Tunisia.
Hammamet, thanks to its beautiful beaches, mild climate and luxurious olive
groves, attracts many tourists. This resort has become a fashionable prestigious center during the French domination. It is not surprising that Hammamet since the beginning of the XX century. attracted representatives of European bohemia. And in our time, famous artists often visit Tunisia. Hammamet, where an annual art festival is held, attracts them, so in local hotels you can often accidentally meet with some world-class star.
The most famous thalassotherapy centers are located in Hammamet. Most tourists (and even more tourists) come here, wanting to combine traditional beach vacations with intensive anti-aging and wellness treatments.
Anyone who wants to take a course of recovery with marine factors will surely like the Bioazur thalassotherapy center, which offers various SPA-procedures using sea water, algae and mud. Such modern health centers are the pride of Hammamet; they are also located in most of the major hotels in the city.
Compared to Sousse, the Hammamet resort is more conservative and calm. The old historic city of Medina, a large water park, sandy beaches, famous thalassotherapy centers, an attractive area of nightclubs and discos, cozy cafes by the sea - all this attracts tourists of all ages to Tunisia, Hammamet.
Hotels began to be actively built in the 60s of the 20th century. Today, the resort hotels are located in the northern and central part of Hammamet and in the new tourist area of Yasmine-Hammamet, with a new, modern Medina, a wide selection of organized boardwalks along the seashore, high-class hotels and well-developed infrastructure. Here are located city fountains, parks, the Carthagoland Children's Center, numerous casinos, discos, diving centers and restaurants. In addition, there are many water activities and boat trips.