Founded by the Phoenicians, then magnified by the Romans, Tipaza (Tipasa, “the passage”) became one of the most prosperous ports of Caesarian Mauritania in the IIᵉ century. Its UNESCO-listed archaeological site is still home to forums, amphitheaters, thermal baths, basilicas and necropolises. Albert Camus, who fell in love with the place, immortalized it in his writings. The modern city has soberly built itself around this heritage.
Tipaza is a living postcard. At every step, you come across a piece of history, a whiff of the sea, a glint of sunlight on a collapsed column. It's a place that can't be told, but felt. For those seeking to experience Algeria in all its naked beauty, Tipaza is a must. A journey through time, facing the eternity of the Mediterranean.
