Nabeul/Hammamet

Nabeul, the largest town on Cap Bon, lies at the southeastern end of the peninsula, near the long sandy beach which extends round the Gulf of Hammamet. Together with Hammamet, 10km/6mi down the coast, Nabeul forms the second largest holiday center in Tunisia, but still contrives to retain something of its original character.

It is surrounded by an intensively cultivated agricultural region, producing fruit and vegetables whicb are sold in the town's important Friday market. Nabeul is also famed as the principal center of Tunisian craft production, particularly for its traditional pottery trade (which has been given a considerable boost by tourism) and for the perfumes manufactured here. Much sought after, too, are Nabeul's plaited mats, stone-carving, embroidery and woven fabrics.