Jijel, Mediterranean port city in northeastern Algeria
Description
Jijel is a Mediterranean port city in northeastern Algeria nestled within cork-oak forests and mountains that rise along the coast. A natural peninsula shelters the bay while a modern port and airport provide key connections for trade and travel.
History
The city was known as Igilgili in ancient times and passed through Phoenician, Carthaginian, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule over centuries. French colonization arrived in 1839 and reshaped the urban layout until independence.
Culture
The city blends Arab and Kabylie communities whose daily life centers on traditional crafts like cork processing and leather tanning. Fishing remains deeply woven into the local character and waterfront life.
Practical
Spring through autumn offers the most pleasant weather for exploring the city and its surroundings. Getting around is straightforward thanks to the airport and port facilities that serve as natural entry points.
Did you know?
An octagonal lighthouse stands at Ras Afia, built in 1907 and visible from the city, marking a long history of maritime navigation. It reflects how the harbor has served seafarers for more than a century.
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Djemila
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Yemma Gouraya
61.4 km
Ain El Fouara Fountain
77.4 km
Gouraya National Park
59.7 km
Taza National Park
22.8 km
Pont Sidi M'Cid
90.7 km
La Grotte Merveilleuse
26.9 km
Carbon Cape Lighthouse
59.4 km
Sidi Ghanem Mosque
61.1 km
Tiddis
75.3 km
Kefrida Waterfall
50.8 km
Arch of Caracalla
55.7 km
Setifis
78.2 km
Casbah of Béjaïa
61.4 km
Milevum
60.8 km
Monkeys Peak
60.1 km
Sétif Museum
76.9 km
Tubusuctu
84.8 km
Cap Sigli Lighthouse
90.1 km
Rouibah Hocine Stadium
429 m
Ras Afia lighthouse
6.9 km
Quintus Lollius Urbicus Mausoleum
73.8 km
Cap Bougaroun Lighthouse
69 km
Corniche Jijelienne
685 m
Hadjar Mefrouche
60.4 km
Iεemranen
84.5 km
Roman theatre of Cuicul
55.7 km
Parc zoologique de Taza
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