Oran Algeria
Algeria

1 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Emerald Waterways (1 Cruises)


Frequently Asked Questions

At the berths of the port of Oran, less than two kilometres from downtown. Djebel Murdjadjo, crowned by the fort of Santa Cruz, towers over the bay and serves as a landmark from the moment you approach.
The centre, yes : Place du 1er-Novembre, the regional theatre and the shopping streets are all walkable. The fort of Santa Cruz, high on the mountain, needs a taxi or an excursion coach.
Allow half a day for the essentials : the climb to Santa Cruz, Place du 1er-Novembre with its city hall and theatre, then the seafront and its balcony promenade.
A fortress built by the Spanish in the 16th century, guarding a position they held for nearly three centuries, until the earthquake of 1790. Its ramparts give the widest panorama of the Oran coast. Just below, the chapel was raised by residents after the cholera epidemic of 1849.
By the switchback road, in a taxi or an excursion coach. Seasoned walkers come back down on foot to the upper neighbourhoods, but walking up is not advisable on a short call.
The former Place d'Armes brings together the city hall guarded by two bronze lions and the regional theatre, opened in 1907, with its carved facade and Italian style auditorium. The nearby terraces serve strong coffee at any hour.
It is advisable. This old quarter near the ancient port holds the deepest layers of Oran, including the Pacha Mosque built in the late 18th century. A local guide opens doors and stories a solo walk would never uncover.
Albert Camus set The Plague in Oran. A few decades later, the city's cabarets invented raï, a suburban style that became a global phenomenon. Both legacies are part of the city's identity.
The Algerian dinar, which can only be obtained locally. Bring cash for small purchases, and agree on taxi fares before setting off.
Calentica from street vendors, grilled fish from the fishermen's quarter, almond pastries and mint tea. Coffee is taken strong, Oran style, on the terraces around the theatre.