Holidays in Hammamet have been popular for many years amongst British holiday makers. The Gulf of Hammamet, boast miles of sandy beaches, clear seas and many all inclusive hotels. The resort is lively and has been referred to as the Tunisian St. Tropez. Holidays in Hammamet are an ideal choice for all ages, offering something for everyone, from water sports and shopping to traditional festivals
The unit of currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND), divided into 1,000 millimes. Travellers cheques are widely accepted. Banks and some hotels provide foreign exchange. ATMs are found in most towns and at all the tourist resorts; almost all will accept Visa cards and many will also accept Maestro (Switch) cards. Visa, Diners Club, American Express and MasterCard are accepted for payment in souvenir shops, upmarket hotels and restaurants, although Visa encounters the least problems. All Tunisian currency must be exchanged before departure.
Holidays in Hammamet
Many of the hotels in Hammamet are modern and offer fantastic facilities, often with several restaurants and bars onsite aswell as great in house entertainment programmes. There are a wide range of excursions available, perhaps the most popular being the ancient ruins of Carthage. The area is also widely known for its thalassotherapy treatments, most of which are offered in the spa hotels. Golfing holidays in Hammemet are also increasingly popular , with the resort boasting some great golf courses.
Language
The overwhelming majority speak Arabic and French. English is taught in all schools and is increasingly spoken especially by younger people. Some German and Italian is also spoken.
Nightlife in Hammamet
Holidays in Hammamet offer more nightlife than the neighbouring resorts. This beautiful place has numerous pubs, clubs and bars which are open until the early hours. Entertainment is also offered in most of the 4 and 5 star hotels
