Beach near Algiers, Algeria

Algiers Travel Guide

Algeria

Algiers is Algeria’s capital and a large city of 2,901,810 people on the Mediterranean coast. It is the country’s main political and urban centre, with the city spread along the coast and surrounding hills.

Most international visitors arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), the airport serving Algiers. For a beach trip outside the city, Boumerdès beach is 36.8 kilometres away, while Skhirat in Boumerdès is 39.8 kilometres away.

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Local time

2,901,810

Population

1,031 miles away

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Weather in Algiers

Wed

33°

Thu

32°

Fri

31°

Know before you go

Pays in DZD

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 17

Dial code +213

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Algeria, but it is a customary practice to reward good service. While not always expected, leaving a tip will be appreciated.

Best time to visit Algiers

Jan

17°12

Feb

17°10

Mar

20°8

Apr

22°4

May

24°10

Jun

28°2

Jul

32°0

Aug

32°1

Sep

29°4

Oct

27°6

Nov

22°7

Dec

17°9

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Algiers

  • Les Sablettes

    2.2 km away

  • Plage des Pins

    Plage des Pins

    19.2 km away

  • Boumerdès beach

    Boumerdès beach

    36.8 km away

  • Skhirat, Boumerdès

    Skhirat, Boumerdès

    39.8 km away

Things to do in Algiers

  1. Kasbah of Algiers

    historic site

    3.3 km

  2. Djamaa el Kebir

    muslim place of worship

    3.5 km

  3. Martyrs Memorial

    historic site

    1.3 km

  4. Musée public national d’art moderne et contemporain d’Alger

    museum

    1.6 km

  5. Bardo National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography

    museum

    1.3 km

  6. Cathédrale Sacré Cœur - Alger

    christian place of worship

    1.5 km

  7. Théâtre National Algérien - Mahieddine Bachtarzi

    theatre venue

    3 km

  8. Palais d'El Mouradia

    historic site

    0.9 km

Getting there

Houari Boumediene Airport · 14.6 km

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