This city of 100,000 around an hour´s drive from Tunis is known for its relaxed charm, whitewashed medina, jasmine-scented breezes, and long sandy beaches with calm, swimmable waters. The modern Yasmine Hammamet area features large resorts and a marina, while the historic medina dates back to the 15th century, when its fortified walls were built to defend the coast from pirate raids and invasions. Compact and atmospheric, it remains one of Tunisia’s best-preserved seaside old towns, with winding lanes, small souks, whitewashed houses with blue doors; major landmarks are the Kasbah, a doughty 15th-century fortress overlooking the Mediterranean, and the Great Mosque with its simple minaret and traditional architecture.
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