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Pro
Not stuffy like most big cities.
Con
patriarchy, sometimes dirty, ***ty service
In a nutshell
I cannot wait to go back!
DAO Says: OK, I meant the signs for Alcoholics! All bars, liquor stores and restaurants serving alcohol seem to have a common sign outside – the Stella Artois Beer sign. Virtually all of them display this proud symbol. Don’t worry – every place I saw sold a full range and brands of...
shems71 Says: Oran is gifted with a beautiful sea shore, constructed during the French period and inspired from Nice seafront. It consists of a long boulevard with elegant buildings being renovated (like the whole city that has lacked of maintenance for a long time), full of cafés,...
riad Says: all sorts of "fast food" pizza joints, shawarma, kebab, turkish sandwhich etc.etc. otherwise, again I repeat myself, to have a nice upscale experience, HEAD TO THE SHERATON and you will be in for a variety of delicious restaurants. Of course prices are similar to those in...
copa64 Says: There are many local foods, best to eat in an established restruant. We found some food vendors on the avenues to have good food. The bakeries are top notch, as good as Paris. The local pizza resturants are very good. Not what you would typically find in the US.
DAO Says: Want a cold beer? Or 6? This is the best beer store in Oran. OK, it was the only one I bought from, but they were great. It’s a small shop front just a few meters North-west of Place Boudani Hasni. These guys are great. In their small and busy shop they sell beer, wines and...
La Corniche - City Area Seafront: North African Ibiza
shems71 Says: Oran's nightlife is among the most thriving in the continent. The city has always been the capital of Algeria's parties and music. All night long, plenty of nightclubs, bars and cabarets are opened and offer music, dance and partying in the city area seafront, called "La...
to get there? while there? etc.etc....
riad Says: Flights between Europe and Algeria are just TOO COMMON! book it online, go to an agency etc.etc. Contrary to popular belief, the national company, is nice. People are just so full of prejudice and never give things a chance. Whose fault is it that there's always a few...
maryamy Says: If you are trying to park, you will find a man (Old or Young) helping you do that. He will look after your car and expect a small sum in return, only about 10 or 20 dinars should do him.
maryamy Says: Boulangerie et Patiserrie -Such shops in Oran have wonderful cakes The small sweets, a melange of European and Mid Eastern sweet preparation, it is wonderful.
copa64 Says: I have seen others comment on the mint tea, try this with the homemade sweets, what a great way to end the day. Late dinners are the norm, but the food is all great. Light dinners are better since you eat a large lunch and have tea around 5.
maryamy Says: It takes a little time to prepare, but it's lovely. The Algerian cous cous is not spicy, but more fruity than that of her neighbouring countries.The scarf is only to keep one's hair out of the food.
Reckless driving + Avoid tap water
riad Says: what warnings?! like in all other places in the world, there's pickpocketers, there's morons, there's corrupt police officers, there's shop-keepers who will try to rip you off... but thats LIFE my friends, get used to it! the main danger really is the reckless...
maryamy Says: Try to hide your jewllery and money, just in case. It's a big city, many things happen.
riad Says: WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY!? this is a developing nation... hence a price is never fixed, especially if you're buying souvenirs, traditional crafted items... of course that is if you're buying a few pieces.
copa64 Says: Watch the taxi drivers, some are good and others will cheat you. I have the benefit of being with someone who speaks the language and knows the culture. I could see getting taken advantage of if you don't speak French or Arabic. the funny thing is, they will pick up 4-5...
maryamy Says: Large baggage to take back things you will buy. Bikini or shorts for men for warmer months. Waterproof for winters. Plenty of film or capacity in digital camera. Beach towels, sandals and plenty of sun cream. Anti-insect lotions.
copa64 Says: This is a Spaish fort built in the 1600's on the highest point in Oran. It is an adventure to climb all over and see how the soldiers lived at that time. There is even a bar in the fort. When I go this time, I'll take some pictures I can load.
maryamy Says: This beach is wonderful, although quite popular, it's still fun.The start of the sea has a shallow sandy area where kids can play, and a little further you start to have small reefs and lots of fish in the clear water. It is beautiful.I remember playing there as a kid,...
maryamy Says: You can climb to your heart's content. This is not a developed sport here, but the scenery is fabulous.
maryamy Says: This philosopher and writer was born in and died in Oran. He loved the place and suffered with what he was as injustice. I have just found a 1961 copy of La Peste, set in this town, in French, which I will start reading asap. It was recommended by my wonderful friend...
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Although some are in need of TLC, the architecture remains interesting and pretty. Oran was once the playground of the Spaniards, that's for sure.
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Q: I am wanting to go to Algeria... I am a woman and will be alone... is it safe? Is there anything I should know about before I go?...
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