Bejaia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and commune in Algeria
About Bejaia
Béjaïa is the largest principally Kabyle-speaking city (a Berber language) in the Kabylia region of Algeria. The Soummam river runs past the city. The city centre of Béjaïa is made up of the colonial district and the old town, the medina, itself largely redesigned by the urban layouts of the time of the Spanish Empire, then of French Algeria. The old town is backed by the Gouraya massif. This sector retains some vestiges of the ancient (notably on the archaeological level) or medieval buildings. The districts of Acherchour, Karamane and Bab El Louz still have Moorish houses. The lack of maintenance, public awareness and classification, the introduction of non-authentic materials (concrete, brick, etc.) threatens this heritage. The defensive structures of the city are still present in the
Top Attractions in Bejaia
Explore the best things to see and do in Bejaia:
- ★Cap Carbon
- ★Pic des singes
- ★Yemma Gouraya castle
Where to Stay in Bejaia
- 🏨Hotel Brahmi
Bejaia Travel Guide Sections
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