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|}{{TOCleft}}Yasmine Hammamet is a very popular huge disneyland type tourist resort 3nm south of the more traditional city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammamet Hammamet]. The hotel bed capacity is reported to be more than 57,000 people.  Yasmine Hammamet is just one huge tourist town with restaurants, bars, hotels, fun parks and sandy beaches with row upon row of beach umbrellas and sun lounges.  The resorts hotels on the beach stretch 1.5nm south and 2.3nm north of the marina.  There are no traditional buildings in Yasmine Hammamet.  
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Yasmine Hammamet is a very popular huge disneyland type tourist resort 3nm south of the more traditional city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammamet Hammamet]. The hotel bed capacity is reported to be more than 57,000 people.  Yasmine Hammamet is just one huge tourist town with restaurants, bars, hotels, fun parks and sandy beaches with row upon row of beach umbrellas and sun lounges.  The resorts hotels on the beach stretch 1.5nm south and 2.3nm north of the marina.  There are no traditional buildings in Yasmine Hammamet.  
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In the last few years a new large [[Marina_Hammamet|marina]] has been built in the old harbor, though not much of the old harbour structures are left.  It is the most expensive marina in Tunisia and charges while not European prices are high for Tunisia.  The marina is suitable for large yachts with a number of yachts in the 30m and even 40m range apparently being permanently kept in the marina.
In the last few years a new large [[Marina_Hammamet|marina]] has been built in the old harbor, though not much of the old harbour structures are left.  It is the most expensive marina in Tunisia and charges while not European prices are high for Tunisia.  The marina is suitable for large yachts with a number of yachts in the 30m and even 40m range apparently being permanently kept in the marina.
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Approach and entry into the marina is straightforward.  Contact Marina via channel 16.
 
There is a nice Ribat (castle) and some picturesque houses of traditional architecture in Hammamet 3nm north of the marina.
There is a nice Ribat (castle) and some picturesque houses of traditional architecture in Hammamet 3nm north of the marina.
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
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Approaches to Hammamet are straight forward. Approach and entry into the [[Marina_Hammamet|marina]] is straightforward.  Contact Marina via channel 16.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Yasmine Hammamet is a port of entry to [[Tunisia]]. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.
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''For details about clearing see [[Tunisia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Tunisia]]''.
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==Berthing Options==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
* [[Marina Hammamet]]
* [[Marina Hammamet]]
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
You can either anchor off or go to the [[Marina_Hammamet|marina]].
You can either anchor off or go to the [[Marina_Hammamet|marina]].
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{{Warning}}Watch out for an old underwater shipwreck.
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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The beach here is lovely and wide stretching for miles with many fishing boats resting on its extremely fine sand. One can sit on the beach and enjoy beautiful sunsets. The fishing boats are all very run down. Nothing like the freshly painted and well maintained boats of [[Malta]].
The beach here is lovely and wide stretching for miles with many fishing boats resting on its extremely fine sand. One can sit on the beach and enjoy beautiful sunsets. The fishing boats are all very run down. Nothing like the freshly painted and well maintained boats of [[Malta]].
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Image:Tunisia_Hammamet2.jpg|Old House<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:Tunisia_Hammamet2.jpg|Old House<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:Tunisia_Hammamet1.jpg|The Ribat<br />''Click for larger view''
Image:Tunisia_Hammamet1.jpg|The Ribat<br />''Click for larger view''
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====Laundry====
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====Transportation====
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammamet Hammamet] - Wikipedia
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/hammamet.htm Tunisian Tourism]
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* [[Image:Thetis_favicon.png‎]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org/Thetis2001/N_Tunisia/N_Tunisia.html#HAMMAMET Hammamet] - [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos']] Website
==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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Revision as of 14:50, 7 May 2013

Yasmine Hammamet (Port of entry)

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Yasmine Hammamet is a very popular huge disneyland type tourist resort 3nm south of the more traditional city of Hammamet. The hotel bed capacity is reported to be more than 57,000 people. Yasmine Hammamet is just one huge tourist town with restaurants, bars, hotels, fun parks and sandy beaches with row upon row of beach umbrellas and sun lounges. The resorts hotels on the beach stretch 1.5nm south and 2.3nm north of the marina. There are no traditional buildings in Yasmine Hammamet.

In the last few years a new large marina has been built in the old harbor, though not much of the old harbour structures are left. It is the most expensive marina in Tunisia and charges while not European prices are high for Tunisia. The marina is suitable for large yachts with a number of yachts in the 30m and even 40m range apparently being permanently kept in the marina.

There is a nice Ribat (castle) and some picturesque houses of traditional architecture in Hammamet 3nm north of the marina.

Local Weather

See Tunisia.

Charts

See Tunisia.

Radio Nets

  • Marina - VHF channels 09 and 16 (they do not always respond)

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Hammamet are straight forward. Approach and entry into the marina is straightforward. Contact Marina via channel 16.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Yasmine Hammamet is a port of entry to Tunisia. But, like all Tunisian ports, you must check-in even if you have already been cleared into the Tunisia.

For details about clearing see Tunisia.

Berthing Options

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

You can either anchor off or go to the marina.

Warning: Watch out for an old underwater shipwreck.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Check the new marina.

Repairs/Yards

Check the new marina.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
At the marina
Water
At the marina
Electricity
At the marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The Medina is nice with shady narrow streets full of stores. It is a picturesque town but too touristy. The Ribat is also worth seeing.

The beach here is lovely and wide stretching for miles with many fishing boats resting on its extremely fine sand. One can sit on the beach and enjoy beautiful sunsets. The fishing boats are all very run down. Nothing like the freshly painted and well maintained boats of Malta.

Hammamet

Old House
Click for larger view

The Ribat
Click for larger view

The Beach
Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

Hammamet is one hour from Tunis-Carthage and Monastir airports.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Tunisia.

Personal Notes

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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