Beach near Skikda, Algeria

Skikda Travel Guide

Algeria

Skikda is a city of 162,702 people on Algeria’s north-east coast. It is served by Skikda Airport (SKI), making air travel the main named arrival option for visitors heading to the city.

Skikda’s coastal setting gives it a Mediterranean climate, with hot, generally dry summers and milder, wetter winters. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so visitors should not expect a concentration of established beach destinations immediately around the city.

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Local time

162,702

Population

1,069 miles away

Weather in Skikda

Mon

37°

Tue

33°

Wed

48°

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 Skikda

Jan

17°13

Feb

17°10

Mar

20°9

Apr

21°7

May

23°12

Jun

29°5

Jul

33°1

Aug

32°2

Sep

30°7

Oct

28°8

Nov

22°10

Dec

17°12

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

Things to do in Skikda

  1. Palace of Culture

    cultural center

    1.8 km

  2. مسجد الإيمان سكيكدة

    muslim place of worship

    0.1 km

  3. مسجد فاطمة الزهراء - الزرامنة

    muslim place of worship

    3 km

  4. مسجد القبية

    muslim place of worship

    0.3 km

  5. Cité des Frères Saker

    music venue

    0.2 km

  6. Stade 20 Aout 1955 Skikda

    stadium arena

    0.9 km

Getting there

Skikda Airport · 6.5 km

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