Annaba beaches: corniche, Aïn Achir, Seraïdi, Chetaïbi and where to stay

Annaba's beaches start almost in town. From the Cours de la Révolution, the promenade follows the 1er-Novembre boulevard and then the corniche to Cap de Garde, with a beach in every cove. Above the city, the wooded Edough massif runs down towards the sea at Seraïdi, and Chetaïbi, in the west of the province, has wilder beaches.

The corniche, beach by beach

• Saint-Cloud: one of the liveliest beaches, with a small children's park and open-air events in summer.
• Rizzi Amor (formerly Chapuis): popular with families, with ice-cream shops and restaurants; parking is difficult.
• La Caroube: family-friendly; arrive very early for some calm.
• Le Belvédère: a supervised beach with clear water, parking and kiosks.
• Aïn Achir: often described as Annaba's most family-friendly beach, with a large guarded car park above the sand.
• Cap de Garde and its lighthouse: not a beach, but the favourite sunset viewpoint.

Seraïdi and Oued Boukrat

Above Annaba, the village of Seraïdi is the starting point for walks in the forested Edough massif. On the sea side, Oued Boukrat (also spelt Oued Bagrat) is a long golden-sand beach below the forest, reached by the Edough roads, busy on summer weekends.

Chetaïbi

West of Annaba, Chetaïbi is a fishing village in a small bay ringed by mountains. Its beaches, including Sables d'or, are known for clear water and an unspoilt setting. Shops are scarce: bring food and water. It is usually a day trip by car.

Where to stay

On the corniche: the Sabri Hotel, facing the sea on the Cap de Garde road, with a pool; Rym El Djamil, at Belvédère beach, with a seasonal pool; or the simple El Amane, steps from La Caroube beach. In the centre, to combine beach and sightseeing (Basilica of Saint Augustine, Hippo): the Sheraton Annaba, the Seybouse Hotel & Spa, the Hôtel d'Orient on the Cours, or Le Majestic. With a pool, slightly out of the centre: the Mimosa Palace and the Hotel Sidi Brahim. For families, east in El Tarf province: the Golden Beach Aqua Park, with a water park, less than half an hour from Annaba airport.

Swimming

For the 2026 season, the authorities announced 470 beaches authorised for swimming along the Algerian coast. Swim on authorised beaches during supervised hours and respect the flags. Under the 2026 rules, an operator may use at most 30% of an authorised beach for paid services; the rest is free to access.

Booking and payment

You book your hotel online. From Algeria, you pay in dinars without a bank card: BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly office. Live abroad? You can also pay online by card, and your voucher is sent to you after payment. See also our Annaba deals and our guide to beaches in Algeria.

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