Central Algeria

Region

The capital and the mountains and coast around it. Algiers has the whitewashed Casbah, French colonial boulevards and the Notre Dame d'Afrique basilica, Tipaza has Roman ruins by the sea, and Kabylie's Djurdjura Mountains and the port of Béjaïa have dramatic scenery. Spring and autumn are best.

Central Algeria TipasaKetchaoua MosqueDjamaa el KebirDjamaa el DjazaïrBerrouaghiaChrea National ParkDjurdjuraBen Farès MosqueDjamaa el DjedidAli Bitchin MosqueRoyal Mausoleum of MauretaniaEl Barani MosqueDjamaâ Sidi RamdaneMount ChenouaMuseum of Modern Art of AlgiersPisan IslandMaison du CentenaireStatue de l'Émir AbdelkaderAlgiersTizi OuzouBéjaïaTipasa in MauretaniaKasbah of AlgiersNotre-Dame d'AfriqueDjurdjura National ParkGouraya National ParkBlidaMédéaBab EzzouarBordj El KiffanBaraki, AlgiersRouïba

Central Algeria essentials

Country: Algeria
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (د.ج)
Language: Arabic, Berber
Emergency: 17

Where to Go in Central Algeria

City Algiers AlgiersCapital city of Algeria and Mediterranean port City Béjaïa BéjaïaAlgerian city known for its historical significance City Blida BlidaCity of roses below the Chréa ski slopes Island Pisan Island Pisan IslandSmall Algerian island off Béjaïa coast History Kasbah of Algiers Kasbah of AlgiersHistoric hilltop quarter with Ottoman-era architecture History Tipasa TipasaAncient Roman coastal ruins and archaeological site History Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania Royal Mausoleum of MauretaniaAncient royal mausoleum overlooking the sea in Tipaza History Statue de l'Émir Abdelkader Statue de l'Émir AbdelkaderPublic statue commemorating Emir Abdelkader in Algiers Nature Gouraya National Park Gouraya National ParkCoastal Algerian park with Mediterranean biodiversity and peaks Nature Berrouaghia BerrouaghiaAlgerian town known for thermal springs and agriculture Nature Djurdjura National Park Djurdjura National ParkAlgerian national park protecting Djurdjura mountains and forests. Nature Chrea National Park Chrea National ParkAlgerian national park protecting Atlas cedar forests
Regions & Cities
Algiers Explore Algiers Perched along the Mediterranean, Algiers attracts people for the Casbah’s winding alleys and Ottoman-era houses, the whitewashed boulevards of the French quarter, the seaside corniche, and platefuls of seafood and spicy stews in family-run restaurants. Tizi Ouzou Explore Tizi Ouzou In the Kabylie highlands, Tizi Ouzou centres on Berber life: crowded souks, olive terraces and mountain trails into the Djurdjura range. Béjaïa Explore Béjaïa Béjaïa perches beneath Cap Bougaroûn and Mount Yemma Gouraya; visitors hike the mountain for coastal views, wander the port and old kasbah, and eat grilled fish while watching fishing boats come and go from the bay. Tipasa in Mauretania Explore Tipasa in Mauretania Roman columns and sea-scrub greet visitors at Tipasa’s coastal ruins - basilicas, tombs and an amphitheater looking over the Mediterranean; people come for history, sea views and fresh fish at the nearby port town. Kasbah of Algiers Explore Kasbah of Algiers Algiers’ Casbah consists of an Ottoman‑era medina with narrow lanes, wooden balconies and historic mosques; visitors explore its street pattern, traditional houses and local markets to study urban North African life. Notre-Dame d'Afrique Explore Notre-Dame d'Afrique Located above Algiers Bay, Notre‑Dame d’Afrique is a 19th‑century basilica with mosaics and expansive terraces; pilgrims and architecture visitors come for its interior art and Mediterranean outlooks. Djurdjura National Park Explore Djurdjura National Park Set in Algeria’s Kabylie, Djurdjura National Park features cedar forests, limestone peaks and mountain pastures. Gouraya National Park Explore Gouraya National Park Gouraya National Park near Béjaïa protects coastal cliffs, Mediterranean pine forest and hiking trails with views over the bay; visitors hike, scout rock outcrops and watch the sea.

Central Algeria at a Glance

Local Time
12:42 AM
GMT+1
Population
9,705,887

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