Yasmine Hammamet

Yasmine Hammamet is a burgeoning town on Tunisia's stunning northern coast. It's a lively neighborhood with a boulevard, marina, and sandy beach. There are elegant modern restaurants and shops all over the place. Furthermore, the tea rooms and colorful markets of the quaint medina quarter retain a hint of old Tunisia.

The town's main attraction is undoubtedly the Blue Flag beach. There are sunloungers and umbrellas for rent, and golden sand slopes into sparkling waters. The bars and restaurants along the promenade are also always busy. The beach at Manzil Tmim is an hour away and set in an idyllic slice of Arabian countryside for a near-deserted stretch of sand. Hammamet is a 20-minute drive away and has a 13th-century old town with the sand-colored Great Mosque inside. You could also visit the George Sebastian Villa, a 1920s mansion set in lush botanical gardens. Pupput, a Roman settlement with crumbling ruins and vibrant mosaics, is a 5-minute drive from Hammamet.

Google rating: 4.0/5.0

Location: Hammamet, Tunisia