Tourism in Algeria (Oran)

General Information 

Nicknamed the city of Oran (pronounce Paljzaúria: The Hearne) Balbahih, the second largest city in Algeria and the most important cities of the Maghreb. Oran is located on the Gulf of bears her name Western Mediterranean, and has gained in decades of economic status and freely is very important. There on the north and west of the Gulf of open mountain plateau Mrjajo and Moulay Abdel-Qader al-Kilani, also mediates Valley Ras Al Ain built-up area of the city.

Increases the number of inhabitants of Oran about 900 000 people and a large number of residents Hadhartha about 1.7 million people. Oran has raised since antiquity interesting kingdoms and civilizations and the ambitions of the invaders, rulers Vtnqlt between Arabs and Berbers and the Ottomans and Spaniards and Frenchmen, leaving every ruler and the Kingdom of the impact of cultural and civilizational richness. Oran has flourished after the independence of Algeria to tidy occupies the second largest and most important cities of the Republic of Algeria, they have sold centrally in various industries and trade land and sea (via its port active), which is practically the foundation of the port Algerian trade with the western Mediterranean.

And is famous for being the city of Oran, cultural, artistic and musical first class, where it is known poets "Malhoun" who fed elders Wahrani song Rai later to reach the ears of the world via the city's youth (Cheb Khaled as an example). It also highlights the Oran Bmsarhaa and movement of the play, this diversity has led to the emergence of Oran as a place so central tourist visit is said to be without a visit to Algeria and Oran is never complete. Has led to the development of tourism and Oran at all levels, and especially tourism and luxury hotels and resorts, which took advantage of the beauty of the beaches in the region.

The circle of Sidi El Houari seaside historic center of Oran, where is located north-west of the city along the top of the eye at the foot of Mount Mrjajo, and where the effects of several civilizations, most notably the Spanish, Ottoman, French, and where the forts Spanish 16th-century mosque Basha and judge Boulihbal and to the city and the headquarters of the state of the former French nineteenth century. Among the most prominent religious sites in Oran: Church of Santa Cruz and the Mosque of Hassan Basha Mosque and Abdullah bin Salam and the Public Library (formerly the cathedral) and the Great Mosque of Osman Bey, along with castles and forts scattered them.

Also conducted in Oran several of the most famous festivals Festival Rai International Film Festival Arab, who annually organize them.

Characterized Oran Mediterranean climate and a traditional bridesmaid dry his winter mild. The region is witnessing Oran high pressure air subtropical for nearly four months in the year, and a good rain in the winter.

Airport can be reached Es Senia (Oran airport, or international ABB) from anywhere in the world, which is away from the center of Oran 12 kilometers. And can be accessed via Oran Shipping is also linked to its port, where the ports of different European cities such as Marseille and Alicante and Almería, using the "Algerian maritime transport" or institution Corsica Navigation (SNCM). In terms of train Vohran linked with Algerian central cities only, and the longest train line comes out of them is a line "Bashar al-Oran" and a length of 700 kilometers.