Monkeys Peak

Monkeys Peak is a 430-meter summit in Bejaia that rises from the coastal hills and offers an eastern lookout point. The vantage point overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding mountain ranges of the Babor Mountains.

The summit has served as a geographical landmark for generations of sailors navigating the North African coast near Bejaia's port. Its prominent position made it an important reference point for maritime travel along these shipping routes.

The name comes from the Barbary macaques that live on the slopes and regularly encounter visitors exploring the mountain. These primates are a natural part of life on the mountain.

Several hiking trails lead from the base to the summit, with the eastern path offering the most direct route through a marked trail system. Sturdy footwear and reasonable fitness help you reach the top comfortably.

At the peak sits an orientation table that helps visitors identify distant locations like Cape Carbon, Kaous Creek, and Pointe Sainte Anne below. This practical marker turns the view into an opportunity to understand the entire coastal landscape.

Location: Bejaia

Elevation above the sea: 430 m

GPS coordinates: 36.76938,5.09564

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05