Things to do in Hammamet? Get lost in the walled medina and climb the ramparts of the kasbah, swim off the long sandy beaches of the gulf, visit the Dar Sebastian villa and its open-air theater, see the Roman ruins of Pupput, stroll around the Yasmine Hammamet marina and head off on day trips to Nabeul, Cap Bon or Tunis. Allow 2 to 3 days for the town and its surroundings, a week for a beach holiday with excursions. The best time is May to June and September to October.
A historic seaside resort in Tunisia, Hammamet was an artists’ retreat in the 20th century before becoming one of the country’s main hotel areas. This guide brings together the top sights, the day trips, an itinerary, the budget, the areas to stay in and the climate, with a calculation we have not found elsewhere: the number of rainy days to expect over a week’s holiday, month by month.
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Ideal stay2 to 3 days of sightseeing, a week with the beach
Things to do in Hammamet: the top sights
The medina and the kasbah
The old town, surrounded by ramparts, juts out by the sea. Its whitewashed lanes with blue doors are calmer than those of Tunis. The kasbah, at the northwest corner, can be visited (admission charged): from the wall walk, the view takes in the beach, the seaside cemetery and the gulf. The souk shops are concentrated near the entrance; prices are negotiable.
The beaches of the gulf
Hammamet stretches over kilometers of fine-sand beach, from the northern zone (Hammamet-Nord) to Yasmine Hammamet in the south. The beach below the medina is the most central; those in the hotel zones are often equipped by the hotels. The sea is calm for most of the summer, but watch the flags and the currents.
Dar Sebastian and the Hammamet International Festival
The villa built in the 1920s by the Romanian Georges Sebastian, in the middle of a garden, now houses the Hammamet International Cultural Center. Its open-air theater, facing the sea, hosts the Hammamet International Festival (concerts, theater). The program and dates are published each year by the organizers.
The Roman site of Pupput
South of the town, among the hotels, the remains of ancient Pupput include houses with mosaics, baths and a necropolis. The site is small and takes less than an hour: a good late-afternoon stop.
Yasmine Hammamet and its marina
The modern resort to the south has a marina, cafés, a reconstructed medina (Medina Mediterranea) and the Carthage Land amusement park, popular with families. It is the liveliest area in the evening, with boat trips from the port.
Hammam, thalasso and local life
The town’s name evokes the baths: there are several traditional hammams in the medina, and many hotels have a thalassotherapy center. In the evening, the cafés around the medina and the market in the new town give a glimpse of local life, away from the hotel zones.
Day trips from Hammamet
Excursion
Best for
Good to know
Nabeul
Crafts, market
The pottery and ceramics capital of Cap Bon; big weekly market
Cap Bon: Kelibia and Kerkouane
History, beaches
Kelibia fort, the UNESCO-listed Punic site of Kerkouane, little-developed beaches
Takrouna
Scenery
Berber village perched above the Enfidha plain
Friguia Park
Families
Wildlife park at Bouficha, on the road to Sousse
Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said
First trip, culture
Tunis medina, the Bardo Museum, the ruins of Carthage, the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said
Sousse and Monastir
Medinas, ribats
UNESCO-listed Sousse medina, Monastir ribat
Excursions from central Hammamet; check travel times before you set off.
Itinerary: Hammamet in 3 days
Day 1: medina and kasbah in the morning, beach in the afternoon, sunset on the ramparts
Day 2: Nabeul in the morning (ceramics, market), Dar Sebastian and Pupput in the afternoon, dinner in Yasmine Hammamet
Day 3: a day on Cap Bon (Kelibia, Kerkouane) or in Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said
For a week: add beach days, a hammam, Sousse and Monastir, or continue south to Djerba
Hammamet: rain and daylight in figures
To choose your holiday week, two figures count: the risk of rainy days and the length of the day, which determines your time on the beach. We calculated them from the official normals.
Month
Rainy days in 7 days
Sunshine (h/month)
Day length in Hammamet (15th)
January
1.4
143
9 h 57 min
February
1.4
152
10 h 53 min
March
1.1
202
11 h 56 min
April
1.1
224
13 h 07 min
May
0.7
290
14 h 06 min
June
0.3
312
14 h 38 min
July
0.1
363
14 h 24 min
August
0.4
322
13 h 33 min
September
1.1
232
12 h 25 min
October
1.2
184
11 h 17 min
November
1.3
171
10 h 14 min
December
1.4
153
9 h 42 min
Destination de Voyage calculation: rainy days in 7 days = average number of precipitation days in the month (NOAA, 1991-2020, Nabeul station) ÷ number of days in the month × 7; day length calculated on the 15th of each month in 2026 with the NOAA solar algorithm. Sunshine: INM, 1981-2010. These are averages, not forecasts.
From June to August, the risk of rain is almost nil: 0.1 rainy days on average over a week in July.
From November to February, expect about 1.3 to 1.4 days with precipitation per week, and less than 10 hours of daylight in December.
In winter, Hammamet still has 9 h 42 min of daylight on 15 December, with around 150 hours of sunshine a month.
When to go to Hammamet
✓ Ideal~ Good, with caveats✕ AvoidAverage max. temperature · click a month to see where to go
✅ Best months: April, may, June, September, October
For the beach, go from June to September: 31.9 to 32.4 °C (89 to 90 °F) in the afternoon in July-August and almost no rain. May, June, September and October are the best compromises between heat, a pleasant sea and moderate crowds. Winter is mild (16.3 °C, 61 °F, in January) but wetter: it suits sightseeing and thalasso, not swimming. All the details, month by month, are on our page when to go to Hammamet.
Budget for visiting Hammamet
The budget depends mainly on accommodation: guesthouses and small hotels in the medina, or seafront hotels often sold half-board or all-inclusive. Local restaurants, louages and visits to the kasbah or Pupput remain affordable. Compare an all-inclusive package with a simple hotel and meals in town.
Getting around Hammamet
From Tunis-Carthage airport: taxi or hotel transfer, by road. Enfidha-Hammamet airport, further south, is mainly served by seasonal and charter flights; check routes with the airlines.
In town: the medina and the center are walkable; yellow taxis link the hotel zones (ask for the meter).
To other towns: trains from Hammamet station (line to Tunis and Nabeul), louages (shared taxis) and buses.
On the road: the U.S. Department of State notes that road conditions and driving standards can be poor; avoid driving at night outside the main roads.
Where to stay in Hammamet
Area
Best for
Highlights
Center and medina
First visit, small budgets
Everything on foot, guesthouses, local life
Hammamet-Nord
Quiet, couples
Older hotels in gardens, less crowded beaches
Hammamet-Sud
Beach holiday
Large seafront hotels, thalasso centers
Yasmine Hammamet
Families, evenings out
Marina, Carthage Land, restaurants
Book several months ahead for July-August and school holidays.
Entry requirements, health and safety
US citizens: according to the U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov, last updated June 4, 2026), a valid passport is required and no visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.
UK citizens: according to the UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 24 July 2026), you can visit without a visa for up to 90 days; make sure your passport is stamped, as the length of stay is checked on departure. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay and in good condition. Border officials may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
Currency: Tunisia has strict currency controls: keep your exchange receipts, and note that you cannot take dinars out of the country (GOV.UK).
Health: there is no free medical care for foreigners and private clinics must be paid on the spot (GOV.UK); the U.S. Department of State also reports shortages of medications. Insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is essential (see our travel insurance guide). In many areas tap water is not drinkable.
Terrorism: according to the UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 24 July 2026), terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Tunisia; a state of emergency has been in place since 2015. Stay alert in tourist sites, religious sites and crowded places, and keep away from demonstrations.
Areas to avoid: Hammamet is not in an area the FCDO advises against. The UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 24 July 2026) advises against all travel to the town of Ben Guerdane and its immediate surroundings, and against all but essential travel to within 75 km (47 mi) of the Tunisia-Libya border, excluding Zarzis, the C118 road and the areas of Medenine Governorate north of that road. In western Tunisia, it advises against all travel to the Chaambi Mountains National Park and the designated military zones. The U.S. Department of State says US citizens should not travel within 16 km (10 mi) of the Libyan border.
Emergencies: ambulance 190, police 197 in towns, fire and car accidents 198 (GOV.UK).
Practical tips for Hammamet
Money: withdraw dinars from local ATMs and keep your receipts; large hotels accept cards, souks and louages do not.
Bargaining: customary in the souks, not in supermarkets or restaurants with posted prices.
Dress: beachwear is fine in resorts, but dress modestly when visiting religious sites or remote areas (GOV.UK).
Internet: check your roaming charges; a local SIM card or an eSIM is usually cheaper (see our eSIM guide).
Packing: hat and sunscreen in summer, a sweater for the evenings from November to March; see what to pack.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need to visit Hammamet?
Two to three days are enough for the medina, Nabeul, Pupput and an excursion. For a beach holiday, a week lets you alternate beach and day trips.
What is the best time to go to Hammamet?
June and September for the beach without the August crowds; May and October for sightseeing, with the sea already or still pleasant.
Hammamet or Djerba: which should you choose?
Hammamet is close to Tunis and Cap Bon, ideal for combining beach and sightseeing. Djerba, further south, is drier and more focused on beach holidays.
Which airport for Hammamet?
Tunis-Carthage (TUN) and Enfidha-Hammamet (NBE), the latter mainly served by seasonal flights; check current routes with the airlines. Hammamet is then reached by road.
Is Hammamet safe?
Hammamet is not in an area the UK FCDO advises against, but the FCDO says terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Tunisia: stay alert in tourist sites and crowded places and follow the latest advice before you go.
Do I need a visa for Hammamet?
No for US and UK citizens staying up to 90 days (travel.state.gov; GOV.UK). Make sure your passport is stamped on entry.
Our sources
National Institute of Meteorology of Tunisia (INM) and NOAA: 1991-2020 normals for the Nabeul station, about ten kilometers from Hammamet (WMO normals, NOAA archive); sunshine: INM, 1981-2010, via the climate table of the Wikipedia article « Nabeul »
Destination de Voyage calculation: rainy days over a week, day length in Hammamet (NOAA solar algorithm)
Entry, health and safety information read on 26 October 2026: U.S. Department of State, Tunisia country information (travel.state.gov, last updated June 4, 2026), and UK FCDO, foreign travel advice for Tunisia (GOV.UK, updated 24 July 2026)
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