Yasmine Hammamet

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Yasmine Hammamet is a seaside resort in Tunisia, developed in the late 1990s.

Overview

The resort is situated south-west of Hammamet, between the territories of the municipalities of Hammamet and Bouficha. Developed by the Society of Studies and Development of Hammamet-South, it spreads over 277 ha, [1] with a sea front of four kilometers. It groups 46 hotels (among whom 80% are 4 and 5 stars), with 19000 beds [2] and 2000 residential units with 11000 beds, in apartments, villas and bungalows.

It includes a reproduction of a medina with souks, a theme park (Carthage Land) and a large conference center.

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References

  1. "Tunisie : Yasmine Hammamet malade de ses hôtels ?" . Retrieved 2009-07-30.
  2. "Yasmine Hammamet, une station sans âme" . Retrieved 2009-07-30.