The proud pioneer of Tunisia’s east coast tourism, where white-washed bungalows and sandstone Moorish walls rub shoulders with some of the country’s best beaches, the town of Hammamet has established itself as a versatile destination complete with luxury hotels and high-class restaurants.

This is a place where the old meets the new in a truly grand fashion, where historical buildings house 5-star resorts, and the high-rise walls of the medieval medina cast their shadow over the museums, cultural centres, lively seaside bars and bustling souvenir streets behind.

Camel rides on the sand, ancient Roman ruins, coffees in the sun and tours through the town’s 12^th century Kasbah are all part and parcel to a trip here, while many visitors come to just kick back and relax on the clean and family-friendly beaches enveloping the town.

Hammamet Sud is the closest of these and has become a veritable hub of water-based activates. So, if you fancy a spot of jet skiing, water snorkelling or even deep sea diving, be sure to ask your Hammamet travel guide.