Tunisia, Hammamet - Arabian resort with French charm

One of the ancient countries of the Maghreb is Tunisia. Hammamet is an ancient Tunisian fishing port and one of Tunisia's most beloved 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 place to relax in the country.
What kind of people have not visited the centuries-old history on this earth! The Phoenicians and Turks-Ottomans, Romans and Arabs, the French and 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 strongly visible in the country.

In 180 AD. Here was founded the Roman colony Putput, later renamed the Arabs in the "bathing place" - Hammamet. Tunisia today, however, has gained popularity not only as a "place for swimming". Even the ancient Romans chose the local places for recreation, and Roman matrons appreciated local rejuvenating and health factors. And today the country, known to the whole world for its centers of thalassotherapy, is Tunisia.

Hammamet, thanks to beautiful beaches, mild climate and luxurious olive Groves, attracts many tourists. This resort has become a fashionable prestigious center even during the French rule. Not surprisingly, Hammamet since the beginning of the XX century. Attracted representatives of European bohemia. And in our time, famous artists often visit Tunisia. Hammamet, where the festival of arts is held every year, attracts them, so in local hotels you can often meet with some kind of world-famous star.

The most famous thalassotherapy centers are located in Hammamet. Most tourists (and even more - tourists) go here, wishing to combine beach traditional rest with intensive rejuvenating and wellness procedures.

Everyone who dreams of going through a course of healing with sea factors, certainly enjoy the thalassotherapy center Bioazur, where they offer various SPA-procedures with the use of 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.

In comparison with Suss, the resort of Hammamet is more conservative and quiet. The old historical city of Medina, a large water park, sandy beaches, famous thalassotherapy centers, an attractive area of night clubs and discos, cozy cafes on the beach - 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's hotels are located in the northern and central part of Hammamet itself and in the new tourist area of Yasmin-Hammamet, with a new, modern Medina, a wide choice of organized promenades along the seashore, upscale hotels and well-developed infrastructure. Here are the city's fountains, parks, the children's center of Carthage, numerous casinos, discos, diving centers and restaurants. In addition, there are many water activities and sea walks.