La radieuse: Santa Cruz guarding the bay, an Andalusian-Spanish soul.
Algerians call it La Radieuse: two Spanish centuries left fortresses and the merriest Mediterranean soul in Algeria — city of music (raï's cradle), cafés and corniche. Santa Cruz fort crowns everything; Place du 1er Novembre and the Pacha Mosque anchor the center; Les Andalouses beaches close the day. Add it to the capital by a one-hour flight; two easy days suffice; the Oran prawns hold court.
In-depth pages on the city's history, getting around, and the best times to visit.
The city that laughs more than all Algeria — the unhurried two-day program.
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