Presiding over the Roman ruins of this city in Algeria stands a column in honor of the writer who said it here understands the meaning of glory. Loving and loved, is an old soul who today remains a claim for the gods, who have never stopped dreaming about it.
Life passes slowly, with hardly fast, on this shore of the Mediterranean. The Roman ruins speak of past glories, but the location and prefer to enjoy the peaceful shores every day, while the city beloved by Camus continues to maintain its century-old craft and picture, almost forgotten in other coastal ports.
Tipaza retains its name since the last nineteen centuries, and it shows in the idiosyncrasies of its people friendly and hospitable to visitors accustomed to racking. Located some 70 kilometers west of Algiers, the ancient Roman city, now in ruins, stretches gently to the Mediterranean and shows a great theater, an amphitheater, several baths, a basilica, villas and forums, fountains, nymphs and avenues. A veritable museum of Roman history outdoors.
Retains another famous monument, the Tomb of the Christian or Mauritanian Royal Mausoleum, a curious circular building stone of colossal dimensions, which houses the seplucro of the daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
To walk around this beautiful set of ruins Phoenician, Roman, early Christian and Byzantine Heritage Site by UNESCO is an excellent way to learn a little more intense relationship between Northern Africa and the Mediterranean countries.
Tipaza modern city was founded in 1857 and its coast is a powerful attraction for beach lover’s paradise. Over many miles, the coast offers white sand and crystalline waters. The jet set in Algiers stroll through its private clubs, like Club de los Pinos and Moretti, and swimming is the least interesting, since women cannot do in a bikini. Nevertheless, the lively and bustling spread the spirit and always a pleasure to enjoy a plate of freshly caught fish or smoke a water pipe as the sun on the horizon languishes.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Directions
Iberia and Air Algerie direct flights to Algiers from Madrid.
Getting around
Most hotels offer excursions to Algiers Tipaza, 70 kilometers from the capital. Another option is to stay directly in any of the hotels on the coast, although it should be noted that the influence of Islam still cannot organize a trip uncomfortable.
Where to sleep
In Algiers, the Sheraton Club des Pins Resort and Towers, and the first five-star resort in the capital is surrounded by greenery and offers excellent views of the sea. It has a pool and several Algerian and international restaurants. In Tipaza, the Hotel de la, whose location, near the ruins, was making it perfect for those seeking the beach, quiet and some of the magic of early travelers.
Where to eat
In general, restaurants are concentrated in the port of Tipaza are simple and most of them are specialized in fish. If you prefer something more sophisticated is necessary to approach and visit to Algiers Djanina, stored in your guest book signing of the Kings of Spain, Le Cedre, where you can taste exquisite French cuisine with a touch Algerian, seafood in elegant Grill or the traditional cuisine of Au Bon.
Do not miss
The Casbah of Algiers, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, witnessed some of the most conspicuous in the history of the Algerian capital. Built in the sixteenth century, still retains its medieval flavor, with its mosques, palaces, Ottoman and alleys full of whitewashed houses and, of course, also shops and small cafes.