Tunisia Guide
Hammamet and Cap Bon
Protruding like a crooked finger into the Mediterranean, the Cap Bon peninsula is Tunisia's traditional hub of tourism. Hammamet, the best-known resort, has been heavily developed with a number of luxury hotels strung along the tree-lined shore, fronted by luxuriant beaches. Nabeul has less ritzy stretches of sand, but it does offer cheaper places to stay, and is Cap Bon's main road transport hub. At the tip of the peninsula, El Haouaria's twin attractions are its remote white strand and ancient quarry complex. Kerkouane, south along the coast, has the largest Carthaginian site yet uncovered, and nearby Kélibia is the busiest fishing port and quietest beach resort on the east coast. Over on the less popular west coast, the venerable spa of Korbous is the biggest lure.
Highlights
1 Hammamet beach For all the crowds and parasols, the beach here, with its luxuriant green backdrop, manages to look even lovelier than in the brochures.
2 Nabeul This bustling town, a centre of pottery and other crafts, is well worth a visit.
3 Kélibia A busy fishing port dominated by a massive hilltop fort, with some pretty sandy coves to the north.
4 Kerkouane The largest Carthaginian site in Tunisia, notable for the curious private baths in virtually all the houses.
5 El Haouaria A pleasant little town below the last hump of Cap Bon, known for its falconry festival and some amazing Roman quarries.
6 Korbous An ancient spa on the craggy slopes of Jebel Korbous, with a hot spring nearby that gushes into the sea.