Tipaza district, Algeria

Places to visit near Tipasa

Tipasa is a town in Tipaza district, Algeria, home to about 25,225 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 32 mosques & dargahs, 32 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Roman Ruins of Tipaza (1 km), Phare de Tipaza (1 km) and Chenoua Plage (4 km).

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Tipasa, Algeria
Tipasa, Tipaza district, Algeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tipasa at a glance

Location
Tipaza district, Algeria
Population
about 25,225
Coordinates
36.5897° N, 2.4475° E
Places within 50 km
111 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tipasa

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

103 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tipasa. The closest is Phare de Tipaza (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tipasa

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tipasa. The closest is Amphithéâtre Romain (1 km); the best-known is Roman Ruins of Tipaza (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tipasa

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tipasa. The closest is Plage Matares (2 km); the best-known is Chenoua Plage (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tipasa

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tipasa. The closest is Mont Chenoua (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tipasa

17 museums within 100 km of Tipasa. The closest is Musée Archéologique de Tipaza (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tipasa

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tipasa. The closest is Ancien Lac Halloula (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tipasa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tipasa
  2. 9 km Mont Chenoua · viewpoint, Tipaza
  3. 4 km Chenoua Plage · beach, Tipaza
  4. 4 km Roman Ruins of Tipaza · heritage site
  5. 1 km Phare de Tipaza · mosque or dargah, Tipaza
  6. 12 km Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania · tomb, Tipaza
  7. 12 km Back to Tipasa

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How to reach Tipasa

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    Within 15 km of Tipasa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tipasa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs32103Phare de Tipaza (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3248Amphithéâtre Romain (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2338Plage Matares (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1130Mont Chenoua (9 km)
    Museums617Musée Archéologique de Tipaza (1 km)
    Other attractions24Roman Theatre (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Ancien Lac Halloula (13 km)
    Parks04Dounya Parc (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Chrea National Park (54 km)
    Churches03Abbaye Notre-Dame de l'Atlas (51 km)
    Waterfalls12Dhahra WaterfallArib CASCADE شلال الظهرة عريب (42 km)
    Caves02Grotte Sidi Brahim (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Zaryana Island (2 km)

    Tipasa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tipasa?

    Roman Ruins of Tipaza (heritage site, about 1 km), Phare de Tipaza (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Chenoua Plage (beach, about 4 km), Mont Chenoua (viewpoint, about 9 km), Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania (tomb, about 12 km), Amphithéâtre Romain (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 32 mosques & dargahs, 32 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tipasa?

    Phare de Tipaza, about 1 km by road; Mosque Khalid Ibn Al Walid (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tipasa?

    Amphithéâtre Romain, about 1 km by road; Nymphes Water Fountain Ruins (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tipasa?

    Plage Matares, about 2 km by road; Plage Chenoua (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tipasa?

    Start in Tipasa, visit Mont Chenoua, then Chenoua Plage, then Roman Ruins of Tipaza, then Phare de Tipaza, then Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tipasa?

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

    Towns near Tipasa

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