Tonga Lake, Ramsar wetland site in El Kala, Algeria
Tonga Lake spans 2600 hectares within El Kala National Park, featuring numerous bird species and varied aquatic plants across its protected waters.
The lake received international recognition as a Ramsar wetland site in April 1983, marking a turning point in Algerian environmental conservation efforts.
Local residents near Tonga Lake maintain traditional fishing practices that have sustained families in the El Kala region for generations.
Visitors access the lake through designated paths in El Kala National Park, with early morning hours offering optimal conditions for bird watching.
The lake functions as a vital stopover for migratory birds traveling between Europe and Africa, supporting 40 different mammal species in its ecosystem.
Location: El Kala
GPS coordinates: 36.86310,8.50143
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:04
Algeria combines Roman ruins, Islamic architecture and natural areas. The collection includes Tassili n'Ajjer National Park with prehistoric rock art, the Roman city of Tipasa, and El Kala Nature Reserve. The Sahara region displays sandstone formations and mountain oases.
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El Kala National Park
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Bulla Regia
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Chemtou
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Bastion de France
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Tabarka lighthouse
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Aïn Draham church
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Saint Maximus of Tabarka Church (Tabarka)
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Chemtou church
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Tabarka Fort
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Fort génois de Tabarka
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40.7 km
Church of the priest Alexander
40.9 km
Julia Memmia baths
40.8 km
Theatre of Bulla Regia
40.8 km
House of Amphitrite
40.4 km
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Theatre of Chemtou
41.8 km
House of the Hunt
40.5 km
Basilica of Chemtou
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Aqueduct of Chemtou
41.5 km
Chemtou amphitheatre
42.1 km
Guesguès
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Thermes
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Roman bridge of Thuburnica
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