ancient ruins
Carthage
The ruins of the once-mighty Phoenician and later Roman city near modern Tunis, featuring Punic harbors, Roman baths, villas, and the Tophet sanctuary.
57 km · about 65 min drive
AfricaTunisiaNabeul Governorate
Hammamet
Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia · Africa
About Hammamet
Hammamet sits on the route: 25 minutes from Nabeul, 57km from Carthage.
Hammamet is in Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia, with about 98,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Nabeul, about 12 km away.
Hammamet (Arabic: حمامات , literally "Baths") is a town in the Nabeul Governorate of Tunisia. Due to its beaches, it is a popular destination for swimming and water sports and is one of the primary tourist destinations in Tunisia. It is located in the south-eastern section of Cape Bon.
The reported number ofRead more
inhabitants varies from 100,000 to 400,000 and the population quadruples due to tourists' arrival in the summer.
It is particularly known for jasmine, which is the namesake of the tourist resort of Yasmine Hammamet. All over Hammamet, souvenirs crafted from jasmine can be found.
Around Hammamet, suburbs are being built as migrants from the southern region of the country come to find employment. As a popular tourist destination, the city is economically important to Tunisia.
The 2005 World Scout Conference was held in Hammamet.
Where to Stay in Hammamet
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Hammamet.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Hammamet.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hammamet?
Within an hour or so of Hammamet: Carthage (57 km), Sidi Bou Said (58 km).
Where is Hammamet?
Hammamet is in Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia, about 12 km from Nabeul.
Road trip
Drive to Hammamet
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Hammamet. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 97,579
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Tunisia
- Region
- Nabeul Governorate
- Timezone
- Africa/Tunis
- Coordinates
- 36.4000, 10.6167
Tags
Worth the detour from Hammamet
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
photogenic
Sidi Bou Said
A clifftop village above the Gulf of Tunis painted entirely blue and white after Rodolphe d'Erlanger popularised the scheme in the 1920s. Bougainvillea-hung lanes climb to terrace cafés overlooking the Mediterranean.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Hammamet.
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Hammamet.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.