The following list highlights some of the best places to visiting in Algeria. So if you are in Algeria, I recommend visiting the following:
- The Essai Garden of Hamma, Algiers
- The Martyr Memorial, Algiers
- Bardo National Museum, Algiers
- Basilique Notre, Algiers
- Le Bastion 23, Algiers
- Le Musée National Des Beaux Arts, Algiers
- Roman Ruins Timgad, Batna
- Pic des Singes, Béjaïa
- Cap Carbon, Béjaïa
- Gouraya National Park, Béjaïa
- Chrea National Park, Blida
- Tikjda, Bouïra
- Sidi M’Cid Bridge, Constantine
- Palais d’Ahmed Bey, Constantine
- Museum of l’Armee, El Madania
- The Erg Admer, Illizi
- Djurdjura National Park, Kabylie
- Hadjadj Plage, Mostaganem
- Santa Cruz Fort, Oran
- Tadrart Rouge, Tadrart
- Tahat, Tamanrasset
- Ahaggar National Park, Tamanrasset
- Assekrem, Tamanrasset
- Babor Mountains, Tell Atlas
- Tipasa Archaeological Park, Tipasa
- Tombeau of the Chrétienne, Tipasa
- Grottes de Beni AAD, Tlemcen
- El-Ourit Waterfalls, Tlemcen
- Mosquée Sidi Boumediene, Tlemcen
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The Best Places in Algiers
1. The Essai Garden of Hamma, Algiers
An Oasis of greenery in the middle of the city. This beautiful botanical garden is the green heart of Algeria’s capital, the Jardin d’Essai de Hamma is a must-see for everyone in Algiers, but even more so if you are a family holiday maker in Algeria. Here you can enjoy nature, history and landscape all in one place!
2. The Martyr Memorial, Algiers
In memory of the (shahids) characters of the Algerian war of independence who died to liberate their country. This monument rises 92m up to the sky, and each of the leaves of this palm represents some of the characteristics that have helped the development of the country, such as its culture, its industry and its agriculture.
3. Bardo National Museum, Algiers
A must-see if you’re going to the city, the museum’s collections focus mainly on prehistory; as well as being modern, the museum is housed in a spectacular 18th-century palace built by a powerful Tunisian. It costs 200 dinars per person and is open from January to December every day except Fridays, when it is closed.
4. Basilique Notre, Algiers
Inside this church, its architectural elements show a Baroque aesthetic. In the apse of the basilica you can read an inscription in French which, translated, means ‘Our Lady of Africa, pray for us and for the Muslims’. In the apse of the basilica one can read an inscription in French which, translated, means ‘Our Lady of Africa, pray for us and for the Muslims’.
5. Le Bastion 23, Algiers
Also called ‘Palais de Reis’, it is one of the most important historical monuments of the city of Algiers. It is a complex of three palaces as well as six fishermen’s houses, all dating from the Ottoman period.
6. Le Musée National Des Beaux Arts, Algiers
It is a public museum located in the capital of Algeria. It has European paintings from the 14th century to the mid-20th century. They are organised chronologically and by main schools in 35 rooms and it has about 8000 pieces of art. It is closed all day on Fridays and on Sunday mornings.
The Best Places in Batna
7. Roman Ruins Timgad, Batna
For centuries, Timgad remained buried under the sand of the Sahara, although perfectly well preserved. Trajan. There is also a temple consecrated to Jupiter and, nearby, a 7th-century square church. For those who love history, the ruins of Timgad are a moving walk, allowing us to delve into even the smallest details of what was once the splendour and glory of ancient Rome.
The Best Places in Bejaia
8. Pic des Singes, Bejaia
Also called Monkey Mountain is a peak northwest of the city of Béjaïa. It is located in the Cap Carbon area of the Tell Atlas mountain range. This mountain is a habitat for the Barbary macaque, a primate that is in danger of extinction. This primate species is the only surviving species of its kind in Africa.
9. Cap Carbon, Bejaia
Beautiful place with a great calm. A lighthouse stands on top of a huge rock and a path takes you on a walk. Part of the Gouraya National Park is a recognised UNESCO biosphere reserve, with varied flora and fauna, including Barbary macaques and jackals living in the park’s forests.
10. Gouraya National Park, Bejaia
It is a recognised UNESCO biosphere reserve, in addition to numerous beaches and cliffs, which make the park a swimming destination for many Algerians. Inside the park you can see the ruins of a Portuguese fortification and an ancient mosque on the crest of Mount Gouraya. The lighthouse on the coast is considered the tallest in Africa.
The Best Places in Blida
11. Chrea National Park, Blida
The park is home to many forests, caves, canyons and diverse fauna. The highest peaks usually have snow from December to April. The main lodging and camping area is in Tikjda where the park offices are located, and can accommodate over 1000 people. There are also several lodges for the ski season.
The Best Places in Bouira
12. Tikjda, Bouira
Once inaccessible due to unrest and terrorism in the area, this quiet resort now welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquillity of the surroundings. Tikjda offers walking, climbing and many short hikes, with sites such as Point de vue du Djurdjura and Gouffre de la Akouker.
The Best Places in Constantine
13. Sidi M’Cid Bridge, Constantine
It was once the highest suspension bridge in the world. It is the most emblematic bridge spanning Constantine; the highest link between the high rocks that divide the city in two; it overlooks the gorge, offering an exceptional view over part of the city and the valley beyond. The bridge is open to both cars and pedestrians and can also be reached by cable car.
14. Palais d’Ahmed Bey, Constantine
It was one of the main sights during the selection of Constantine as the Arab Capital of Culture in 2015; it was sometimes called the ‘Palace of the Division’, because it was the headquarters of the French military command. The palace consists of three suites and a garden planted with orange and palm trees. It is open to the public from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
The Best Places in El Madania
15. Museum of l’Armee, El Madania
What was once a church was inaugurated as a museum in 1968. It exhibits a large collection of memorabilia of the French War of Independence. In addition, you can see an exhibition of photos and illustrations of the heroes of independence, with a presentation of weapons and war objects.
The Best Places in Illizi
16. The Erg Admer, Illizi
It is a large sand dune field in the Sahara desert. It originates in the centre of Tassili n’Ajjer, towards Essendilène and extends southwards to reach Ténéré. East of Erg Admer is the Tighaghart with the rock engravings of La vache qui pleure, ideal for exploring the rock art of the area.
The Best Places in Kabylie
17. Djurdjura National Park, Kabylie
The park is home to many forests, caves, canyons and diverse fauna. The highest peaks usually have snow from December to April. The main lodging and camping area is in Tikjda where the park offices are located, and can accommodate over 1000 people. There are also several lodges for the ski season.
The Best Places in Mostaganem
18. Hadjadj Plage, Mostaganem
This safe and large beach is approximately 5.71km long. You will discover the yellow cave, where you can meet some of the seals inhabiting the area, and take a relaxing swim in the water. Nearby you will find parking and several cafes.
The Best Places in Oran
19. Santa Cruz Fort, Oran
Connected by tunnels to two other important forts in Oran, Fort Santa Cruz is over 400 metres high. It is located on the Pic d’Aidour where you can see the military harbour, as well as a chapel which is a place of Catholic pilgrimage.
The Best Places in Tadrart
20. Tadrart Rouge, Tadrart
The area has a rich variety of rock art and because of the minerals that make up the rocks, this place is very famous for its reddish-orange colour that contrasts starkly with the black rocks. As you walk through the desert, trust your Targui guide blindly. He will probably not tell you where you are going. The goal is the path!
The Best Places in Tamanrasset
21. Tahat, Tamanrasset
It is located in the Ahaggar massif in the centre of the Sahara Desert in the south of the country. The area in which the mountain is located is inhabited by the Tuareg, a native-speaking Berber people. Be sure to visit the Tassili n’Ajjer Mountains, which contain cave paintings dating from a period between 8000 and 2000 BC.
22. Ahaggar National Park, Tamanrasset
The Ahaggar Mountains dominate the park’s landscape and it is because of these mountains that the park was formed. Parts of the slopes are covered with mountain forests and other exotic plant species found nowhere else in Africa. A lunar landscape full of volcanoes, rock peaks, craters and basaltic spires, creating a unique, unreal-looking landscape.
23. Assekrem, Tamanrasset
The Assekrem resembles an eagle’s nest. To get to the Assekrem you don’t need to be a great walker. A 4×4 easily climbs up to the hut where you can spend the night. It takes about five hours by road. From there, a path carved into the rock leads to the hermitage (an easy 15-minute climb). The busiest times for a group of tourists are at sunrise and sunset.
The Best Places in Tell Atlas
24. Babor Mountains, Tell Atlas
The Babor mountain range is part of the natural mountainous region of Petite Kabylie. The mountain is home to forests of Atlas cedar and Numidian spruce. The region’s climate is cold and wet with heavy snowfall in autumn and winter. In winter, temperatures are low and very often negative, but hot in summer, sometimes reaching 30 degrees Celsius.
The Best Places in Tipasa
25. Tipasa Archaeological Park, Tipasa
The ruins of Tipasa stand in the centre of the city, on a slope protected by cliffs and a wall that included three main entrances. From the Roman period you can still see the forum, the curia, the capitol, two temples, a theatre, an amphitheatre, several private houses, some cellars and the public baths. An excellent holiday proposal for lovers of history, art and architecture of the past.
26. Tombeau of the Chrétienne, Tipasa
It is the final resting place of Berber Juba II and Cleopatra Selene II, the former king and queen of Mauritania. Cleopatra Selene II was the only daughter of the famous Queen Cleopatra of Egypt and her husband Mark Antony. In 1982, the mausoleum and other surrounding archaeological sites containing Byzantine and Phoenician-age relics were recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The Best Places in Tiemcen
27. Grottes de Beni AAD, Tlemcen
They are located within the Tlemcen National Park. They were created 150 million years ago and were carved out of the limestone of the Tlemcen massif in a series of rooms sculpted with marvellous stalactites and stalagmites, all of which are available to visit every day, except public holidays, from 10 am to 12 noon.
28. El-Ourit Waterfalls, Tlemcen
The Cascades are also part of the Tlemcen National Park. They are located in a mountainous area covered with pine trees. The seven levels of the Oued El-Ourit waterfalls remained dry for 40 years (due to the creation of a dam) before reappearing in 2009.
29. Mosquée Sidi Boumediene, Tlemcen
Built in 1339 by Sultan Merinid Abu el Hassan Ali (known as the Black Sultan) as an annex to the Mausoleum of Sidi Boumediene. It is part of a complex that also includes a madrasa, dated 1347, a small palace, a zaouia, now home to the Oukil, a hammam and latrines, probably built at the same time.
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