Annaba

Overview

Annaba, Algeria's fourth city, lies on a wide bay near the Tunisian border. As Hippo Regius it was a royal Numidian city, then a prosperous Roman port where Saint Augustine was bishop from 396 to 430. Its tree-lined Cours de la Révolution, cafés and beaches make it a pleasant base for the north-east.

Top attractions

• The ruins of Hippo Regius — forum, baths, villas with mosaics and the Christian quarter.
• The Basilica of Saint Augustine — built in the late 19th century on a hill overlooking the ruins and the bay.
• The Hippo Museum — mosaics and finds from the ancient city.
• The Cours de la Révolution and the old town.
• Seraïdi and the Edough massif — forested mountains above the city with sea views.
• The beaches of the corniche, such as Rizi Amor and Chapuis.

Experiences

• Following the footsteps of Saint Augustine between the basilica and the ancient city.
• An afternoon in the cool forests of the Edough.
• Swimming and fresh fish along the corniche in summer.

Annaba is offered as a tailor-made trip, often combined with Constantine — ask us for a proposal.