Algiers district, Algeria

Places to visit near Algiers

Algiers is a city in Algiers district, Algeria, home to about 1,977,663 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit — 125 mosques & dargahs, 38 forts & heritage, 16 beaches & coast and 14 museums. The must-see places are El Hamma Experimental Garden (3 km), National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers (3 km) and La Villa Sesini (3 km).

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Algiers, Algeria
Algiers, Algiers district, Algeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Algiers at a glance

Location
Algiers district, Algeria
Population
about 1,977,663
Coordinates
36.7323° N, 3.0875° E
Places within 50 km
222 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Algiers

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Algiers: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Algiers

126 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Algiers. The closest is Mosquée Ben Badis (1 km); the best-known is Great Mosque of Algiers (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Algiers

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Algiers. The closest is Palais Boulkine (2 km); the best-known is La Villa Sesini (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Algiers

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Algiers. The closest is Les Sablettes (3 km); the best-known is Sablettes Beach (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Algiers

14 museums within 100 km of Algiers. The closest is Musée de l'Armée (2 km); the best-known is National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Algiers

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Algiers. The closest is Ravin de la Femme Sauvage (3 km); the best-known is Massif de la Bouzareah (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Algiers

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Algiers. The closest is Jardin Sofia (6 km); the best-known is Prague Garden (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Algiers

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Algiers
  2. 5 km El Mouradia Palace · palace, Algiers
  3. 2 km La Villa Sesini · heritage site, Algiers
  4. 1 km National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers · museum, Algiers
  5. 1 km El Hamma Experimental Garden · garden, Algiers
  6. 5 km Sablettes Beach · beach, Algiers
  7. 4 km Back to Algiers

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How to reach Algiers

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    Within 15 km of Algiers

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Algiers by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs125126Mosquée Ben Badis (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3842Palais Boulkine (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1617Les Sablettes (3 km)
    Museums1414Musée de l'Armée (2 km)
    Other attractions77Villa Abdelatif (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Ravin de la Femme Sauvage (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Jardin Sofia (6 km)
    Parks55El Hamma Experimental Garden (3 km)
    Churches44Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity (6 km)
    Caves33Grotte Cervantes (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Douera Dam (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Sandja (23 km)

    Algiers: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Algiers?

    El Hamma Experimental Garden (garden, about 3 km), National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers (museum, about 3 km), La Villa Sesini (heritage site, about 3 km), Sablettes Beach (beach, about 4 km), El Mouradia Palace (palace, about 5 km), People's Palace (Algiers) (palace, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Algiers?

    222 places on Spotwander: 125 mosques & dargahs, 38 forts & heritage, 16 beaches & coast, 14 museums, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Algiers?

    Mosquée Ben Badis, about 1 km by road; Islamic Guidance Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Algiers?

    Palais Boulkine, about 2 km by road; La Villa Sesini (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Algiers?

    Les Sablettes, about 3 km by road; Sablettes Beach (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Algiers?

    Start in Algiers, visit El Mouradia Palace, then La Villa Sesini, then National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers, then El Hamma Experimental Garden, then Sablettes Beach, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Algiers?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Algiers’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Algiers on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.