- Djerba or Hammamet - where is it warmer?
- Hotel row of Tunisian resorts
- Beaches and entertainment
- Historical and cultural attractions
Competition is the basis of progress, but it is one thing when there is a kind of competition between countries, the leaders of world tourism, there are many parameters by which they can be distinguished from each other. It is completely different when comparing two resorts located in the same country, for example, the island of Djerba and Hammamet.
How to find out who is better, cooler, more fun and prettier, let's try to evaluate these Tunisian resorts according to several separate parameters that are important for a tourist and his wallet. The focus is on climate, hotels, beaches, entertainment and attractions.
Djerba or Hammamet - where is it warmer?
The climate of the island of Djerba is greatly influenced by its location. It is the southernmost resort in Tunisia, so the air temperature is always higher here, at least by a few degrees.
Hammamet is considered one of the most luxurious and respectable in Tunisia, which means that nature has tried to create the best conditions for tourists here. Mild winters and hot summer days are the main characteristics of the resort's climate. The heat is not felt very strongly, as this area is characterized by low humidity.
Hotel row of Tunisian resorts
Djerba hotels are located unevenly throughout the entire area of the island, most of them occupy territories on the coast, concentrated in the west and north, around the city of Houmt-Souk. In the southeastern part, near the town of Midoun, you can also find hotels, but in terms of service and quality of rest, they are inferior to their "northern brothers".
Hammamet is divided into two areas, in fact, the tourist is Yasmine-Hammamet, it is here that you can find most of the hotels that are located along the wide promenade. Among the hotels, complexes from 3 * to 5 * prevail, each of the guests will be able to choose a room to their liking, and financially too. Formally, it is believed that hotels are on the first line, but there is a road in front of them, through which you need to cross to get to the embankment and beach area.
Beaches and entertainment
The island of Djerba has gained popularity among tourists for its gorgeous sandy beaches. Visitors to the island try to divide their day between a beach stay, thalassotherapy, walks in picturesque corners and acquaintance with the masterpieces of ancient architecture. The beaches are excellent, but sometimes you can find reviews of tourists who were vacationing in Djerba and faced with such an unpleasant phenomenon as seaweed on the beach.
The beach in Yasmine Hammamet may surprise you with the fact that it is quite narrow, while there is enough space and sun for everyone. The surface of the beach is simply amazing, the sand is snow-white and very fine, reminiscent of flour. The coast at this resort does not have large differences in height, it pleases adults and children with a gentle slope.
Historical and cultural attractions
Most of the monuments of history and architecture of Djerba are located in the city of Houmt-Souk. The heart of the resort is the Old Town, surrounded by a powerful wall along the perimeter, which served as a reliable defense in the old days. Today, the citadel is in the center of tourist attention, inside it you can find beautiful mosques, a fortification called Bordj el-Kebir.
Natural attractions are also popular; there are many beautiful corners and interesting inhabitants on the island. For example, it is known that in the afternoon, in some places of the island, pale pink flamingos appear, painting the local landscapes in bright colors. If tourists want something more exotic, then "welcome" on excursions to the Sahara and to the area with the interesting name Tataouin, famous for settlements that look like honeycombs left as a legacy by the ancient Berbers.
Guests of the Hammamet resort also have a fairly large selection of entertainment; historical sights play an important role. The city has the Old Medina (historical center), tourists love to visit the Ribas fortress, erected by the Spanish colonialists in the 16th century. From its walls, stunning seascapes open up, you can feel like a medieval resident of Hammamet or a Spanish traveler who reached unknown territories.
You can get acquainted with how the local aborigines lived in former times in Mediterrania, an open-air museum. The complex is built in the style of a medieval Medina, surrounded by a fortress wall. Inside you can find buildings and structures, a large entertainment area, a market where traditional goods are traded.
As you can see, it cannot be said that the comparison showed a clear advantage of one Tunisian resort over another, each of them had its own tourist attractions and lures.
Holidays on the island of Djerba are chosen by guests who:
- know about its southern "warm" location;
- choose sandy beaches and thalassotherapy;
- love east and oriental architecture.
The resort of Hammamet is preferred by tourists who:
- love mainland resorts;
- adore luxury hotels on the first line;
- do not like pebble beaches;
- dream of plunging into the Middle Ages.
