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The capital and largest city in Algeria, Algiers is a cosmopolitan city situated in a bay along the Mediterranean coastline. The contemporary section of the city is positioned along the coast, while the historical area extends up the hill behind it.
The largest country on the African continent, Algeria boasts a varied landscape and a wealth of experiences for travelers. The journey from Europe is brief, yet the contrast between the two regions becomes immediately apparent, providing an inspiring sense of adventure for visitors. Algeria features numerous enchanting cities characterized by narrow streets and remarkable architecture, a captivating Mediterranean coastline, verdant landscapes, and ancient Roman ruins that can rival any globally renowned site.
Full of surprises, epic Algeria is an adventurous traveler’s dream. Africa’s largest country by area has a 1600km (994-mile) coastline fringed with long sandy beaches and dotted with history-rich cities, which include some of the best Roman ruins in the world. Inland, a fantastic desert hinterland promises authentic oasis towns, vast sand seas, and ancient volcanic mountains covered in rare prehistoric petroglyphs and paintings.
Algeria? Yes, it’s a destination that might surprise you. As the largest country in Africa, Algeria features breathtaking Mediterranean coastlines and vast Sahara deserts, offering a unique experience for travelers.
On a visit to Algeria, writer Henry Wismayer and photographer Marcus Westberg venture into the country’s awe-inspiring (and seldom visited) interior.