Algeria

Algeria is the largest country in Africa and a striking North African destination where the Mediterranean meets the Sahara. Its coast, mountain ranges and desert interior create strong contrasts, with Roman ruins, historic medinas and modern cities spread across a vast territory.

Cities such as Algiers, Oran, Constantine and Annaba each have a distinct character. Algiers is known for the whitewashed Casbah and its French colonial quarters, Oran for its music and seafront, and Constantine for its dramatic bridges over the Rhumel Gorge. Desert towns like Ghardaïa and Timimoun reveal a different Saharan way of life.

Beyond the cities, Algeria's landscapes range from the forested Tell Atlas and Kabylie hills to the high plateaus and the Hoggar and Tassili n'Ajjer ranges in the far south. The country also holds major Roman sites such as Timgad, Djemila and Tipaza, alongside mosques, Ottoman palaces and traditional craft markets.

Algeria has strong ties to the Mediterranean, the Maghreb, Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. It is a significant energy producer and hosts cultural and sporting events, while its coastline, desert routes and archaeological sites attract both independent and organised visitors.

A network of international airports, including Algiers, Oran and Constantine, along with highways, rail links and domestic flights, connects the main regions. This makes travel between airports, cities, business districts, hotels and tourist destinations manageable across a very large country.