Ferries Oran

The Algerian city of Oran, located in the northwest and overlooking the western Mediterranean Sea, is the second-largest city in the Arab country.

Due to its strategic location and its remarkable economic development during the French colonization, it is now considered one of the most important cities in the Maghreb.

⚓ The economy of the city of Oran is mainly based on commercial traffic, the various industries in the area and tourist ferry traffic. Another important function of the port is to connect to other North African ports and the largest European ports of call.

The port of Oran is an influential maritime center, handling a considerable amount of cargo and passenger ferry traffic. Today, the port of Oran is one of the most significant ports in Algeria.

Ferries to Oran are undoubtedly a perfect travel solution for those who want to travel through the beautiful countries of the Maghreb with their car or motor home!

🛳️ Ferries from Oran are offered all year round by the shipping companies Algerie Ferries and Trasmediterranea, which operate regular departures throughout the year. The ferry crossings to Oran can take a few hours, but both companies offer excellent on-board facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable journey. Oran ferries sail to Spain and arrive in the beautiful cities of Alicante and Almeria.

Oran's port is not far from the city center and can be easily reached on foot. All major services such as bars, restaurants, and stores of all kinds as well as post office, banks, and pharmacies are nearby.

🚕 Near the port, passengers will also find the ferry terminal, ticket offices, train station, car and scooter rent, hotels, apartments, and taxi services available 24 hours a day.

While waiting for your ferry from Oran, take a few hours to visit this ancient city, founded by the Andalusian, then conquered by the Arabs and Berbers, and later colonized by the French.

After many battles it became independent, but the Islamic, Spanish, and French invasions have undoubtedly left many historical and cultural traces.

You can start your visit to the city from the promenade overlooking the harbor and the city. Not far from the port is the center of Oran.

🕌 The city center is divided into the more modern part and the old town, where the most interesting monuments are to be found, including the Sacré-Coeur Cathedral, no longer deconsecrated. There is also the beautiful Place du 1er November, the main square, the Town Hall, the Dar-el-Bahia Palace and the Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque, which was once a synagogue.

If you want to admire the city from above, you should go to the top of Murdjadio Mountain, where you will find the Santa Cruz Fortress from the Ottoman period, from which you will have a magnificent view of Mers El Kèbir and the Mediterranean Sea.

Take a stroll through the Medina Jdida and find traditional clothing, jewelry, flowers, handicrafts, local gastronomic products and unique souvenirs.

🏖️ Do not miss the numerous beaches, the most important of which is the beach of Madagh, consisting of a large expanse of sand and crystal clear waters.

How to reach the boardings:

Address: Gare maritime Terminal 1-2, Rue du Port, Oran

GPS Coordinates: Latitude 35.707971, Longitude -0.652592

The port of Oran is about 2 km away from the city center. The international airport “Ahmed Benbella” is located 12 km from the center and the ferry terminal. The train station, which offers several connections to other major cities in the country, is located about 5 km from the port. There is also an efficient public bus service.

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