Hammam Salihine: the Roman bath of Khenchela and the spa of Biskra

"Hammam Salihine": on Google, the name is followed in turn by Khenchela, Biskra, Guelma, Tizi Ouzou or Bejaia, in French as in Arabic. It means "the bath of the saints", and several hot springs in Algeria bear it. The two best known are the Roman bath of Khenchela, in the Aures mountains, and the thermal station of Biskra, at the gates of the Sahara. Here is how to tell them apart, what you will find there and where to stay.

Hammam Salihine in Khenchela: a Roman bath still in use

Hammam Salihine in Khenchela, also spelt Hammam Essalihine, lies in Khenchela province, near El Hamma, among the hills of the Aures. It is one of the most remarkable sites in the country: people still bathe in a pool built by the Romans, surrounded by ruins nearly 2,000 years old.

The Romans called the place Aquae Flavianae, after the Flavian dynasty, under which the baths were built in the first century AD. The open-air pool, fed by a hot spring, is still used by visitors.

Good to know:

• The site is open to the public, but visitors report few changing facilities: bring sandals, a towel and a bag for your belongings.
• Some visitors regret that people walk into the bathing area with their shoes on: respect the place, it is a historic monument.
• In winter, the Aures can be snowy: check the weather and road conditions before you set off.
• The province has other hot springs, such as Hammam Knif.

Where to stay? We do not have a dedicated Khenchela page yet. Batna, the main city of the Aures, has a wider choice of hotels. Hotels in Batna Write to us if you are looking for a room in Khenchela itself: our team and NIA, our assistant on WhatsApp, will reply.

Hammam Salihine in Biskra: the spa of the Ziban

The second Hammam Salihine is in Biskra province. It is a thermal station, listed among the public stations mentioned at the National Thermal Tourism Forum held in Guelma in October 2026. Winter, which is mild in Biskra, is a good season for a spa cure there.

Biskra also has the Sidi Yahia thermal complex, another sought-after address for a stay with baths. Around the city, you can combine your cure with the palm groves of the Ziban, the Sidi Okba mosque and the El Kantara gorges.

When to go? Autumn, winter and spring. In high summer, Biskra is extremely hot: avoid the hottest hours and drink plenty of water.

Where to stay? Biskra has hotels in town and near the palm groves. Hotels in Biskra

The other "Hammam Salihine"

The name also appears in searches with Guelma, Tizi Ouzou, Bejaia or Tlemcen: these are local baths with the same name. Before you set off, check the province and the municipality carefully, especially if you follow a GPS.

Prices and phone numbers

"Hammam Salihine price" is a frequent search. Entry and treatment prices vary by establishment and season and we cannot guarantee them, so call the station before you go. For your hotel, our prices are shown live when you choose your dates.

Health: ask your doctor

According to the establishments, the waters are known for easing rheumatism and some skin conditions; this is no promise of a cure. Hot mineral water does not suit everyone: ask your doctor before a spa stay, especially if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, are pregnant or are under treatment. For the other spas in the country, see our article Staying at a thermal spa in Algeria.

Booking

On Nreservi, you book your hotel in Biskra or Batna online. Living abroad? You can pay online by bank card, and your voucher is sent to you after payment. In Algeria, you pay in dinars without a bank card: BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly office, and your voucher arrives by e-mail or WhatsApp once the booking is confirmed.

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