El Kala, Coastal town in El Tarf Province, Algeria
El Kala extends along a rocky peninsula connected to the mainland by a sand bank, featuring a small harbor exposed to northeastern winds.
The settlement, known as Thinisa in Numidia during Roman times, developed into a significant bishopric within the province of Numidia.
The local community maintains strong connections to maritime traditions through coral fishing and sardine processing industries that define the town's identity.
The town serves as a base for exploring El Kala National Park, which contains three lakes, mountains, and supports 87,000 animals across different species.
El Kala houses the only lagoon in Algeria, Lake Mellah, which forms part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve established in 1990.
Location: El Kala District
Inception: 1906
Elevation above the sea: 21 m
Address: El Kala, Algeria 36100 El Kala 36100 El Kala
GPS coordinates: 36.89614,8.44307
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:16
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