Central Algeria

Central Algeria is the metropolitan area surrounding Algiers, the capital of Algeria, on the Mediterranean coast.

Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Algiers and Bejaia.

Algiers

Algiers is the capital and largest city of Algeria, set along the Mediterranean coast. Known for its striking French colonial architecture, the city reveals layers of history shaped by Ottoman rule, French colonialism and Algerian independence.

Bejaia

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Béjaïa, formerly known as Bougie and Bugia, is a Mediterranean port city and commune on the Gulf of Béjaïa in Algeria; it is the capital of Béjaïa Province.

Blida

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Blida is a city in Algeria. It is the capital of Blida Province, and it is located about 45 km south-west of Algiers, the national capital. The name Blida, i.e. bulaydah, is a diminutive of the Arabic word belda, city.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Tizi Ouzou and Bouira.

Tizi Ouzou

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Tizi Ouzou, also known as Thizi Wezzu, is a city in Central Algeria. Tizi Ouzou is the capital of the Kabyle region and is inhabited by the Berber tribes. While it is not special, it's quite lively and makes it a good base for day trips.