Oran beaches: Aïn El Türck, Les Andalouses, Madagh and where to stay

Oran has a long seafront, but people swim mostly along the corniche west of the city: first Aïn El Türck, then Les Andalouses, and further on Madagh. To the east, the coast around Kristel is wilder. Here are the most popular beaches of Oran and where to stay for each. For the city itself (Santa Cruz, Sidi El Houari, the seafront), read our guide on what to see in Oran.

Aïn El Türck: Trouville, Bouisseville, Saint-Roch, Paradis

Past Mers El Kébir, the corniche road reaches Aïn El Türck (also spelt Aïn El Turk), the favourite resort of Oran's families. Beaches follow one another: Saint-Roch, Trouville, Bouisseville and Paradis-Plage, with cafés and restaurants close by. Summer weekends are busy: arrive early for shade and parking.

Where to stay: the Plaza St Rock Hotel & Spa, with beach access, a pool and a gym; the Calypso Home, a small 8-room hotel in the centre, a few steps from the beaches; or the Gardenia Hotel, on the seafront, with sea-view rooms and apartments and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Cap Falcon

West of the bay, Cap Falcon and its lighthouse close the corniche: a classic late-afternoon outing for the sunset.

Les Andalouses

About 25 km from Oran, in El Ançor, Les Andalouses is one of the best-known beaches in western Algeria. The renovated resort combines accommodation, restaurants and the beach a few steps away. Stay at the Les Andalouses resort, right by the beach, or at the New Beach, on the Andalouses road, built for family holidays. Les Corales and Bousfer are other popular beaches along the way. Book early for July and August.

Madagh, the wildest

At the far west of the province, in Aïn El Kerma on the border with Aïn Témouchent, Madagh has two small sandy beaches framed by cliffs and forest. Facilities are scarce: bring water, shade and food, and take your rubbish back. Allow about an hour and a half by road from Oran. We have no hotel there: make it a day trip from Aïn El Türck or Les Andalouses, ideally on a weekday.

East: Kristel and Les Falaises

About 20 km north-east of Oran, the village of Kristel (Gdyel) has a small fishing port and a coast of cliffs and scrub, better for walks and views than for a long sandy beach. Closer to the centre, the ibis Oran Les Falaises faces the sea, a handy base for city and beach. Further east, at Marsat El Hadjadj (Béthioua), the Azure Rottana Thalasso & Resort is a seaside resort with a thalasso centre and indoor and outdoor pools.

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. Couples should read our note on the family booklet at Algerian hotels. More coastline: our guide to beaches in Algeria.

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