Beach near Jijel, Algeria

Jijel Travel Guide

Algeria

Jijel is a city of around 148,000 people on Algeria’s Mediterranean coast. It is in north-eastern Algeria, making it a coastal base for exploring this part of the country.

Most air arrivals use Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport, which serves the city under the code GJL. Jijel has a Mediterranean coastline, but there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so travellers looking for a specific beach should check local conditions and current access information before setting out.

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Local time

148,000

Population

1,055 miles away

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Weather in Jijel

Mon

36°

Tue

31°

Wed

36°

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 Jijel

Jan

16°15

Feb

17°12

Mar

19°9

Apr

20°10

May

22°12

Jun

27°3

Jul

31°3

Aug

31°2

Sep

29°7

Oct

26°9

Nov

21°11

Dec

17°14

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

Things to do in Jijel

  1. Stade Rouibah-Hocine

    stadium arena

    0.6 km

  2. Stade Colonel Amirouche

    stadium arena

    1.1 km

  3. مسجد عمر بن الخطاب -حي أيوف جيجل

    christian place of worship

    2.1 km

  4. مسجد بلال بن رباح جيجل

    muslim place of worship

    0.1 km

  5. Wonder Food's Jijel

    movie theater

    0.5 km

  6. جامع بن عاشور

    muslim place of worship

    1.4 km

  7. مسجد برقوقة

    muslim place of worship

    2.6 km

  8. جيجل مسجد الارقم

    muslim place of worship

    2 km

Getting there

Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport · 10.5 km

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