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Haggle for souvenirs
The narrow streets of the medina are stacked with souvenir shops and stalls. Here, you’ll find kaftans, jewellery, rugs and shisha pipes. Haggling is expected, and as a rough guideline, you can expect to pay a quarter of the price first quoted. The traders can be tough, though – if you’re looking for pottery, you’re best getting a cab to Nabeul for its bargain-bucket Friday market.They like their eggs in Hammamet. You’ll find them poached in the classic Tunisian dish, ojja – a tomatoey sauce that’s often served with spicy merguez sausages. And they come soufflé-style in the middle of the traditional brik – a sort of filo pastry crepe filled with tuna and parsley. For some of the best local food, try the roadside cafes and smaller restaurants near the market square.
Read MoreA 10-minute taxi ride from the hustle and bustle of Hammamet medina, this sumptuous 1920s villa is an oasis of calm. It was built by George Sebastian, a Romanian billionaire who fell in love with Hammamet. Over the years, it’s had no shortage of famous visitors – Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi are just some of the names in the guest book. Make sure you see the swimming pool, ringed by Moorish arcades, and the cactus-filled gardens that wind down to the sea.
Read MoreWith 10 kilometres of sand to its name, you don’t have to worry about overcrowding on Hammamet Beach. The sleepiest section is Hammamet Sud, at the south end, with just a few sunloungers, thatched parasols, and a calm blue sea. Grab a pew at one of the beach bars and watch the sunset with a cold Celtia beer and a plate of salted almonds.
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