Beaches in Algeria: the finest coastline, from Oran to Annaba

The season and the rules to know

Beach season runs from June to September. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, especially with families from the diaspora. June and September are quieter, and the sea is already, or still, warm.

Every year the authorities publish the list of beaches approved for swimming: 470 beaches for the 2026 season. Only swim at these beaches, where the Civil Protection lifeguards are on duty, and follow the flags. Wild coves, reached on foot or by boat, are beautiful but have no lifeguards.

Beach access is free: the law keeps most of every approved beach open to the public, for families and holidaymakers. Only one part can be run by concession holders (sunshades, food, leisure).

The weekend in Algeria is Friday and Saturday, so beaches near the big cities get very busy then. For a quieter day, go on a weekday and early in the morning.

Around Algiers and Tipaza

West of Algiers, Sidi Fredj is the capital's best-known beach: calm water and an easy-to-reach seafront, ideal for families. The coast continues towards Zeralda and then Tipaza province, where beaches follow one another up to Mount Chenoua, below the Roman ruins listed by UNESCO.

East of Algiers, the beaches of Ain Taya and Boumerdes province are wide and easy to reach by road: the simplest choice for a beach day from Bab Ezzouar or the airport.

Kabylia, Bejaia and Jijel: the wildest coast

In Kabylia, the Tizi Ouzou coast around Tigzirt and Azeffoun mixes small coves, rocks and mountains dropping into the sea.

In Bejaia, the corniche runs along Yemma Gouraya park, then the coast road leads to the big beaches of Tichy and Aokas, very lively in summer.

Further east, the Jijel corniche is often named among the most beautiful coastlines in Algeria: clear water, forest down to the shore, and the beaches of Ziama Mansouriah and El Aouana. Expect crowds in August and book your hotel early.

The West: Oran, Ain Temouchent and Mostaganem

Oran is the big seaside city of western Algeria. West of the city, the Oran corniche and Ain El Turck are lined with hotels and beaches, all the way to Les Andalouses, one of the best-known beaches in the country.

Towards the border with Ain Temouchent province, Madagh is a beach surrounded by cliffs and dunes, popular for its unspoilt setting. Allow about an hour and a half by road from Oran.

East of Oran, Mostaganem and the Dahra corniche have fine sandy beaches; Cap Ivi, with its lighthouse and dunes, is popular with families for its calm.

The East: Skikda and Annaba

The Skikda coast, around Collo, alternates long golden beaches and coves: a quieter alternative to the beaches of Algiers or Oran.

Annaba combines city beaches, a seafront promenade and coves below the Edough massif and Seraidi, not far from the Tunisian border. It is a good base for a seaside holiday in eastern Algeria.

Where to stay by the sea and how to book

Seaside hotels fill up fast in July and August, especially in Oran, Bejaia, Jijel and around Algiers. Book in spring if your dates are set. See our Oran, Bejaia, Tipaza, Mostaganem, Skikda, Annaba and Tizi Ouzou pages for available hotels.

Pay in dinars or in euros: on Nreservi, an Algerian travel agency, you book online and pay by bank card, in euros, from abroad. If a relative in Algeria prefers to pay, they can pay in Algerian dinars, by BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our agency in Telemly, central Algiers. Your voucher arrives by email or WhatsApp.

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