Oran beach
Oran - the second largest city of Algeria, which is located in the north-west of the country 350 km from the capital. A strip of beaches stretches along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Beach description
The cleanliness of sandy beaches is closely monitored by local authorities. The sunset is shallow and smooth, and there are almost no waves here, as the beach is covered with rock mass. All this attracts family vacationers with children. The beach is also loved by the Orans themselves, who gather here a lot on weekends.
The beach has all the infrastructure you need: chair lounges, umbrellas, rental equipment for sea entertainment. It offers diving, snorkeling, catamaran and scooter riding with calm and clean water.
THE city is dominated by a unique European veneer, created thanks to the long-term influence of the Spaniards and the French, who replaced each other as colonizers of Oran. This has affected its architecture, kitchen and traditions.
The citadel and Fort Santa Cruz, located on the top of the hill, are worth attention from the sights, representing a single architectural ensemble. It offers a stunning view of the entire bay. It is also worth walking around the old town and visiting the historical museum.
The airport is accessible by shuttle or taxi.
When is it better to go
The climate on the coast of Algeria is subtropical. It is very hot in summer, dust storms occur. Air temperature can reach +40˚. And in the desert it’s cold at night, the temperature can drop to 0. In winter, the coast is warm and humid, but the temperature is not higher than +15˚. The best time to visit the Mediterranean in Algeria is May and the period from September to November. Water is perfectly warmed up to +25-+26˚, and the air temperature reaches +28-+30˚.