Algeria
Algeria gives us 42 places led by 21 historic sites, with 15 nature and walks behind them.
Quick facts about Algeria
Best time to visitSeptember – June
CurrencyAlgerian dinar
LanguageArabic, Standard Algerian Berber
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenLow (EF EPI #82)
Tours & tickets in Algeria
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Travel essentials for Algeria
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryTajine Zitoune
CapitalAlgiers
Plug typesType E, Schuko, Europlug
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number14
Calling code+213
Daylight10–15 hours of daylight
Population46,164,219
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Algeria
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Type E, Schuko, Europlug
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 14
Useful infoCalling code +213
3Algeria with kids – highlights
Why families love Algeria
Batna, Bejaia and Tlemcen have 3 places each, with Constantine and Oran at 2. Comfortable months are wide, running oct through may, which puts the good window outside the summer heat.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: low
Food to tryTajine Zitoune
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Algeria
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