The port city of Oran, in western Algeria, is the second largest city in the country and at the same time a very important cultural center. Oran was probably founded in the 10th century by a group of Andalusian merchants. The French writer Albert Camus has immortalized the city in his novel "The Plague '
Cruise offers to the port Oran / Algeria
On a walk through Sidi El Houari, the old town of Oran, you dive into centuries of North African history. Sailors founded here over 1,000 years ago, a first settlement, Spaniards and Turks disputed in this place over hundreds of years, the dominance of the city. Oran is dominated by the imposing fortress of Santa Cruz which was built in the 16th century by the Spanish.You too also try one of the culinary specialties of the city, such as the local version of couscous with lamb, turnips, squash, chick peas and cucumbers or chorba, a particularly spicy noodle soup with vegetables. Among the most beautiful beaches of the city are Corales, La Grande, Les Andalouses and Bousfer.
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