Algiers district, Algeria

Places to visit near Cheraga

Cheraga is a town in Algiers district, Algeria, home to about 27,835 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 119 mosques & dargahs, 39 forts & heritage, 24 beaches & coast and 15 museums. The must-see places are أبرشية الجزائر (8 km), Massif de la Bouzareah (8 km) and Ben Aknoun Amusement Park (9 km).

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

Cheraga at a glance

Location
Algiers district, Algeria
Population
about 27,835
Coordinates
36.7677° N, 2.9592° E
Places within 50 km
224 (34 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 Cheraga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cheraga: 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 Cheraga

120 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Cheraga. The closest is Mosque Conquest Sharaka (1 km); the best-known is Mosquée El Ouartilani (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cheraga

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cheraga. The closest is Château de Draria (7 km); the best-known is Moulay Hassen Fort (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Cheraga

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cheraga. The closest is Saint-Cloud Beach (6 km); the best-known is Sablettes Beach (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Cheraga

15 museums within 100 km of Cheraga. The closest is Time Gallery (2 km); the best-known is National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cheraga

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cheraga. The closest is Massif de la Bouzareah (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Cheraga

5 parks within 100 km of Cheraga. The closest is Dounya Parc (4 km); the best-known is Ben Aknoun Amusement Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Cheraga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cheraga
  2. 10 km Moulay Hassen Fort · fort, Algiers
  3. 2 km National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art · museum, Algiers
  4. 2 km Massif de la Bouzareah · viewpoint, Algiers
  5. 1 km أبرشية الجزائر · church, Algiers
  6. 3 km Ben Aknoun Amusement Park · park, Algiers
  7. 9 km Back to Cheraga

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    Within 15 km of Cheraga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cheraga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs119120Mosque Conquest Sharaka (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3944Château de Draria (7 km)
    Beaches & coast2427Saint-Cloud Beach (6 km)
    Museums1515Time Gallery (2 km)
    Other attractions88Plage Club des Pins (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Massif de la Bouzareah (8 km)
    Parks55Dounya Parc (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Ben Aknoun Zoo (7 km)
    Churches44أبرشية الجزائر (8 km)
    Caves22La Caverne Chevalley (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Douera Dam (15 km)

    Cheraga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cheraga?

    أبرشية الجزائر (church, about 8 km), Massif de la Bouzareah (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ben Aknoun Amusement Park (park, about 9 km), National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art (museum, about 10 km), Moulay Hassen Fort (fort, about 10 km), People's Palace (Algiers) (palace, about 10 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 119 mosques & dargahs, 39 forts & heritage, 24 beaches & coast, 15 museums, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Cheraga?

    Mosque Conquest Sharaka, about 1 km by road; Béni Messous Mosque (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cheraga?

    Château de Draria, about 7 km by road; Villa des Traités (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Cheraga?

    Saint-Cloud Beach, about 6 km by road; Plage du Phare (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cheraga?

    Start in Cheraga, visit Moulay Hassen Fort, then National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art, then Massif de la Bouzareah, then أبرشية الجزائر, then Ben Aknoun Amusement Park, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cheraga?

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

    Towns near Cheraga

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