- Hammamet Medina and Kasbah Fort: The whitewashed old town wraps around a 15th-century fort whose ramparts look over the sea. Walk the lanes, then climb the walls for views of the beach and the Gulf. Go in the morning before tour groups arrive. Fort entry is about US$3 to 4, and 1 to 2 hours covers it.
- Villa Sebastian (Dar Sebastian): A Mediterranean garden villa, once owned by Romanian millionaire George Sebastian, with white arches, terraces and sea frames. It hosts the Hammamet International Festival concerts in summer. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours and about US$4 to 6.
- Hammamet Beach: Long, shallow and sandy, best for swimming from June to October. Mornings are quieter, while late afternoon is livelier. Free, and you can spend 2 to 4 hours with a towel and a fish sandwich.
- Carthage Land: A theme park
- Hammamet Medina and Kasbah Fort: The whitewashed old town wraps around a 15th-century fort whose ramparts look over the sea. Walk the lanes, then climb the walls for views of the beach and the Gulf. Go in the morning before tour groups arrive. Fort entry is about US$3 to 4, and 1 to 2 hours covers it.
- Villa Sebastian (Dar Sebastian): A Mediterranean garden villa, once owned by Romanian millionaire George Sebastian, with white arches, terraces and sea frames. It hosts the Hammamet International Festival concerts in summer. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours and about US$4 to 6.
- Hammamet Beach: Long, shallow and sandy, best for swimming from June to October. Mornings are quieter, while late afternoon is livelier. Free, and you can spend 2 to 4 hours with a towel and a fish sandwich.
- Carthage Land: A theme park on the edge of town with rides and shows themed on ancient Carthage. Better for families, but fun with a group on a hot day. Tickets run roughly US$12 to 25, plan 3 to 5 hours.
- International Cultural Center: Housed in the former Sebastian villa complex, it shows exhibitions and hosts concerts and cultural events. Check the program. Entry is cheap or free depending on the event, with 1 hour typical.
- Yasmine Hammamet Medina and Marina: A purpose-built replica medina with shops, restaurants and a marina of yachts and a pirate-ship boat. Evenings are best, when it gets lively. Wandering is free, with 1 to 2 hours enough.
- Hammamet Cemetery of Sidi Bou Hadid: A small Muslim cemetery and shrine near the medina, calm and photogenic at dusk. Visit respectfully. Free, 20 to 30 minutes.
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