Béjaïa beaches: Tichy, Aokas, Boulimat, Saket, Les Aiguades and where to stay

Béjaïa is one of Algeria's favourite summer destinations, with Gouraya National Park rising above the city and two very different coastlines on either side of the port. East, the N9 road runs along long sandy beaches to Tichy and Aokas. West, the coast is wilder, with beaches below wooded hills.

East coast: Tichy

Tichy is Béjaïa's main seaside resort, on the N9 east of the city: kilometres of beach, a lively seafront with shops and restaurants, and many beachfront hotels. Summer crowds are heavy, so set off early.

East coast: Aokas, its beach and its cave

Just past Tichy, Aokas is known for its family beach and its "fairy cave" by the N9, visited with a guide. A good outing on a very hot day.

West coast: Boulimat and Saket

West of Béjaïa, Boulimat is the best-known beach, a sandy bay between forest and sea; part of it is taken by paying private beach clubs in summer, but the public beach remains open. A little further west, Saket is a smaller, quieter beach popular with local families.

Les Aiguades and Cap Carbon

Below Gouraya National Park, on the Cap Carbon road, Les Aiguades bay is one of Béjaïa's most photographed spots: clear water and cliffs. It is not a big sandy beach; people come for the view and to swim from the rocks.

Further west: Tighremt

About 35 km from the city, in Toudja municipality, Tighremt is a quiet stretch of coast between forest and sea.

Where to stay

In Tichy: Al Moudayna Hotel, Raya Tichy, Syphax Tichy Plage, Hôtel Club Alloui and Les Hammadites. Near Les Aiguades and Gouraya: Cap Carbon Hotel and Hôtel Saldae & Spa. In Tighremt: Auberge Thaïs, with a cove reserved for guests. Near the airport: Atlantis Béjaïa Aéroport.

Summer tips

Book early (Tichy hotels fill up in July and August), swim on supervised beaches during supervised hours, and compare prices on our Béjaïa deals page. See also where to stay in summer in Algeria.

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.

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