Oran Alicante Ferry

Oran Guide

The Algerian city of Oran is located in the north west Mediterranean Sea coast and is Algeria's second largest city. It is a major port, industrial centre and centre of learning in western Algeria and is located around 430 km from Algiers. Founded in 903 by Moorish Andalusian traders, the city has had a long and interesting past. In its time the city has also been ruled by the Spanish, the Turks and since 1831, the French. There is a good selection of hotels in the city to suit most budgets. The city's restaurants tend to offer a good selection of Algerian specialities.

In, or near, the city visitors will find cinemas, arts centres, an open air theatre, a museum, the district of Sidi El Houari, the historic city centre of Oran, the Medina Djedida with its artisanal products, the cathedral and some lovely coastal resorts.

Oran can be reached by ferry from the ports of Marseilles, Sète, Alicante and Almería.