Algeria is a travel destination in Northern Africa. Its capital is Algiers. May and June are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Algeria
Sahara Desert (natural, Tamanrasset) — Vast golden erg dunes, Tuareg culture, and crystal-clear night skies at Tamanrasset.
Timgad (landmark, Batna) — UNESCO Roman city — perfectly preserved grid of streets, forum, and triumphal arch.
Tassili n'Ajjer (natural, Illizi) — UNESCO plateau of prehistoric rock art — tens of thousands of carvings and paintings.
Algiers Casbah (city, Algiers) — UNESCO medina — labyrinthine Ottoman and Moorish city above the Mediterranean port.
Djémila (landmark, Sétif) — UNESCO Berber-Roman hilltop ruins — among the world's best-preserved Roman cities.
Tipaza (landmark, Tipaza) — UNESCO coastal Roman ruins romantically set among rose laurels and the sea.
Hoggar Mountains (mountain, Tamanrasset) — Volcanic moonscape — peaks of 3,003 m, ancient lava flows, and nomadic Tuareg camps.
Constantine (city, Constantine) — "City of Bridges" — dramatic gorge of Rhummel River spanned by seven bridges.
Béjaïa (city, Béjaïa) — Kabyle coastal city — Cap Carbon lighthouse, turquoise Aiguades Bay, and mountain backdrop.
Oran (city, Oran) — Vibrant port city — Santa Cruz Fort, Sidi Mohamed mosque, and raï music birthplace.