Algiers
Algeria
- Safety rating
- 5.8/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer warm, pleasant days ideal for exploring before the summer heat and humidity peak.
- Population
- 3.5M
Overview
Algeria's whitewashed Mediterranean capital tumbles down hillsides toward a sweeping bay, its French colonial boulevards meeting the labyrinthine Ottoman casbah above. Grand monuments, lively cafés and the towering Maqam Echahid monument give 'Algiers the White' a confident, layered character.
Top attractions
Explore the UNESCO-listed Casbah, the lavish Notre-Dame d'Afrique basilica, the Bardo and national museums, and the soaring Martyrs' Memorial.
Getting around
A modern metro line, tramway and frequent buses serve the city, while metered yellow taxis and shared cabs fill the gaps.