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Thermal oasis near Gabès

El Hamma

El Hamma, a thermal oasis 30 km from Gabès, is famous for its hot spring waters (45 °C) known since Roman antiquity (Aquae Tacapitanae).

👥Population32,000 inhabitants
📐Area60 km²
⛰️Altitude60 m
☀️ClimateArid desert
📅Best seasonOctober–May
🚗From Djerba180 km / 2h30 by car

About El Hamma

El Hamma, a thermal oasis 30 km from Gabès, is famous for its hot spring waters (45 °C) known since Roman antiquity (Aquae Tacapitanae). Its traditional palm grove and thermal spa make it a spa destination in southern Tunisia.

📜 History of El Hamma

Antiquity

Ancient Aquae Tacapitanae (El Hamma) is a Roman thermal station from the 2nd century AD. Ruins still visible. Under Islam, therapeutic use continued. Today, a modern thermal spa with spa hotels.

🌟 Top attractions in El Hamma

2 unmissable sites selected by our local team.

✨ Unmissable
🌿 Natural site

Thermal springs

Natural hot springs at 45 °C. Therapeutic baths.

💡 Tip: Baths 5-10 DT.
🌿 Natural site

Palm grove

Small traditional palm grove.

💡 Tip: Free stroll.

🏛️ Monuments & historic sites

A journey through the eras that shaped El Hamma.

Aquae Tacapitanae ruins

2nd century AD

Ancient Roman thermal baths.

🎯 Must-do

  • Thermal Baths
  • Therapeutic Cure
  • Combinable with Gabès

🍽️ Specialities to Taste

  • Southern Cuisine

🚗 How to Get There

From Djerba

Car: 2h30. Combinable with Gabès.

On Site

Centre on foot.

💡 Practical Tips

  • Therapeutic Cure 7-21 days
  • Modest Hotels
  • Combinable with Gabès

Frequently Asked Questions

Therapeutic Cure?

Sulphur water at 45 °C, recommended for rheumatism and skin.

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