Tunisia's most popular resort has grown in stature over many years and famous visitors have included the likes of Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde and Sophia Lloren. Today, Hammamet with its fortress dating back to the 15th century and old Medina, has developed into a fine resort which still retains a great deal of its cultural background. Modern spacious hotels surround the beautiful bay stretching north and south of the town's centre.

What to see:
A must see is the former house and gardens of one of Hammamet's most famous residents Georges Sebastian. Between 1932 and 1962 the Sebastian's house welcomed the most talented creators, the most famous intellectuals and some of the most important personalities of this century including Field Marshall Rommel and Sir Winston Churchill. Now the theatre of International Cultural Centre of Hammamet, you can make a tour of the house and gardens, enjoy refreshments around the sumptuous pool and during the balmy summer months enjoy the Arts in the delightful open-air amphitheatre. Do visit the old Medina, but take a tip and go in via the back entrance, that way you can take in the style of the place then surprise the keepers of the souks.

Where to go:
Hammamet is ideally placed for visiting the Cap Bon region, often described at the 'Garden of Tunisia'. Close by is the region's capital Nabeul, recognised as the leading town for Tunisian craftsmanship, where you'll find pottery (an activity which dates back to the Roman times), embroidery and the distillation of perfumes using orange blossom, jasmine and geranium etc. A colourful market is held every week on a Friday. You can take a full day excursion which visits all the important sites.

Golf:
Just outside the town and on the main route to Tunis are two Golf Clubs of international standard. Golf Citrus has two 18-hole championship courses "La Foret" the forest and "Les Oliviers" the olive trees, both par 72. Guests of the Aziza, Aziza Residence and the Mediterranee can enjoy reduced green fees. Golf Yasmine is an 18-hole par 72 course of 6115 metres by architect Ronald Fream which has a 9 hole school course. Green fees in Tunisia are amongst the most reasonable in Europe and tee-off times and fees can be pre-booked and prepaid in the UK before you travel.