A thalassotherapy cure in the Hammamet and Tunis region

Thalassotherapy in the Hammamet, Tunis and Tabarka region means guaranteed sunshine just 2h30 from Paris, with the added bonus of a complete change of scenery. The thalassotherapy centres on the Tunisian coast, whether in Yasmine Hammamet, Hammamet, Tunis or Tabarka, have nothing to envy the centres in France, except for the prices, which are around 20% cheaper! And in Tunisia, there's the added bonus of an exotic touch: traditional hammam, Moorish café, couscous, mint tea, oriental pastries... not to mention the refined and sumptuous decor of the various areas (reception, herbal tea room, hammam, relaxation rooms...), worthy of the Thousand and One Nights!

The second most popular thalassotherapy destination after France, Tunisia boasts world-renowned expertise. These thalassotherapy centres are the worthy heirs to the Roman baths of Carthage, starting with the prestigious Thermes Marins de Carthage, the thalassotherapy centre of the luxurious The Residence Tunis by Cenizaro, located just a few minutes from the ruins of the famous ancient site. Tunisia is also home to a large number of balneotherapy centres, but these do not have the same curative powers as a thalasso, which uses seawater pumped directly from the sea.

Set back from the beach at Yasmine Hammamet, the 5-star Alhambra Thalasso boasts superb Arabo-Andalusian decor, particularly in its majestic lobby. As an added bonus, you get to enjoy one of the most successful thalassotherapy centres in Tunisia!

This space dedicated to body treatments covers 4,500 m² and three floors, with 40 cabins including 15 massage rooms. The team of professionals includes a doctor, four beauticians, twenty-five masseurs and a nutritionist. Facilities for thalassotherapy treatments include a large traditional hammam (with capacity for 20 people), a sauna, and an indoor heated seawater pool with bubble baths, waterfalls and hydro-massage jets. The sea can be seen in the distance.

Situated on the edge of one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, just 1 km from Hammamet medina, the 5* Royal Azur Thalassa is a complete club that will appeal to families, sports enthusiasts and wellness lovers thanks to its attractive thalassotherapy centre overlooking the sea. Winner of numerous awards, it is huge, covering 4,500 m²!

You can admire the reproduction of a superb mosaic depicting Ulysses tied to the mast of his boat so as not to succumb to the sirens' song, a reproduction of the original in the Bardo Museum in Tunis. The thermal course extends outside and overlooks the sea, forming an infinity pool with grotto, waterfall, three swan necks, whirlpool baths and a whirlpool bath, surrounded by a solarium terrace with superb views over the beach!

In Cap Gammarth, an upmarket suburb of Tunis, The Residence Tunis by Cenizaro is a luxury hotel renowned for its superb thalasso centre. This charming Arab-Andalusian palace, surrounded by greenery, is not just for wellness enthusiasts, but will also appeal to families with its lovely mini-club. There's also a lovely private beach, albeit 500 metres away, and three restaurants to choose from.

What awaits you at the Résidence Tunis is not a spa, but one of the finest thalassotherapy centres in Tunisia! Renovated and extended in 2011 and again in 2016, the Thermes Marins de Carthage is a benchmark in Tunisia. As soon as you arrive, a beautiful mosaic sets the tone. Spread over three levels and 4,000 m², the centre offers a multitude of personalised treatments (relaxation, fitness, slimming, beauty, heavy legs, seaweed wraps) in packages or à la carte, dry or wet, in a Greek décor as elegant as the rest of the hotel: mosaics, marble, patios and, of course, the spectacular dome overlooking the seawater pool heated to 33°C, complete with whirlpool baths and two goosenecks.

This veritable temple to well-being now boasts 18 treatment and massage rooms, including three double rooms for couples, and 9 hydro-massage baths. There's also a sauna (free), steam baths (free), a traditional hammam (free), an aquatic course, affusion showers, jet showers, power plate, private coaching, two relaxation rooms, a green tea room and a fitness room.

Ideally located 2 km from the charming historic village of Tabarka, on Tunisia's splendid north-west coast, La Cigale Tabarka is a luxury hotel with 246 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants and as many bars. A very quiet address along a fine sandy beach, surrounded by a pine forest and a vast golf course. Its luxurious thalassotherapy centre offers seawater, seaweed and marine mud treatments.

It houses 23 cabins, a prestige suite, three pools and four World Spa cabins. Special mention should be made of the prestige suite and its seawater Jacuzzi overlooking the sea, from where you can enjoy a splendid panorama, particularly magical at sunset!

Finally, 20km north of Nabeul, there is the Africa Jade Thalasso, in the farming village of Korba, in the heart of Cap Bon. Away from the country's main tourist routes, this peninsula is regularly visited by the big names in perfumery, who come here to stock up on bigarade flowers. Once distilled, the orange blossom yields the neroli extract used in top-of-the-range perfumes such as Guerlain.

A destination in itself, this haven in the heart of nature, undisturbed by any neighbours, boasts a thalassotherapy centre and African decor. It also boasts a large, beautiful 1,225 m² outdoor swimming pool, five restaurants and a large, beautiful sandy beach. It was a former Club Med, which means it enjoys a superb location, albeit isolated from urban centres such as Tunis and Hammamet. It extends over a vast eleven-hectare estate where vegetation is abundant. Nature lovers will be delighted by the lush gardens planted with cactus, bougainvillea, yucca, palm trees, eucalyptus and other exotic trees, populated by birds and adorned with charming water lily ponds.

The thalassotherapy centre houses a traditional hammam, a sauna decorated in original brickwork, whirlpool baths, ten individual massage rooms, a herbal tea room and a heated saltwater thermal circuit overlooking the sea, complete with whirlpool baths and swan necks. The programme includes hydrotherapy treatments, hydro-massage baths, jet showers, affusion showers, seaweed and mud wraps, floating mattresses, heated blankets, body scrubs, etc.