one of the world's most famous teams of the prehistoric rock art cave-Tassili (curiosity among the drawings, dating from the late Neolithic, are images of dancers in an ecstasy of anthropomorphic form of hallucinogenic mushrooms)

In addition to this extremely worthy of note are the so-called. 'Rock forests' wyżłobionego erosion of the sandstone, which in 1982 were placed under protection of UNESCO, by typing them in the list of world natural and cultural heritage.

Worth mentioning are also:

Citadel of Beni Hammad - the first capital ruins Hammadytów, a powerful fortress from the years 1007-1152.

Valley Mzab - Ibadytów thousand settlements built around the five fortified villages

Dżemila and Timgad - ruins of Roman cities.

Tipaza - extremely valuable collection of ruins of Phoenician, Roman, Early Christian and Byzantine.

Kasba - full of monuments in the medina of Algiers.

In Algeria, two types of climate prevail:

- Subtropical on the coast and in the Atlas Tellskim in its variety of maritime and Szottów Plateau and Saharan Atlas in a variety of continental

- Tropical dry and extremely dry in the rest of the country.

For most of the precipitation of Algeria do not exceed 100 mm. The exception is the coastline from 400 mm (west coast) to 800 mm (east coast) and on the northern slopes of the Atlas Tellskiego ok. 1000.

Maximum precipitation falls in the months from November to February. In the depths of the Sahara desert, the average long range from a few to several mm. However, much more frequent occurrence of rainfall in these areas are dust storms.

Average temperatures on the coast powitrza formed in the range of 10 ° C (winter) to 25 ° C (summer). Atlas Tallskim temperature in winter is often 0 ° C and high temperature parts. falls even below -10 ° C.

The further inland the temperature variation higher. The largest amplitudes are recorded in the desert. Fluctuations in daily reach up to 30 ° C.

In the summer of areas above the Sahara blowing towards the coast is dry and hot Sirocco wind, which causes dust and sudden increase in air temperature.

The best time to visit Algeria is the period from March to April or from October to November (the temperature in the Sahara may be in the summer unbearable.)

Algeria is a Muslim country (Islam is a religion of "nationality"), and thus apply the law and the principles of Islam.

Islam

Mores in the culture of Islam, so different from "our" Europe is a very extensive discussion. Worth mentioning, however, mainly:

- The role and social status of women: the Algerian culture, they are seen as weaker than men in terms of mental, spiritual and bodily. Before the marriage is required purity, followed by absolute fidelity. If you break these rules, the woman could face punishment sanctioned by the tradition of the man.

- Restrictive concept of "morality" should not be present in public places in beach attire, and dressed in shorts and mini skirts.

- Do not enter the mosque without any respect for the principles of proper dress and behavior.

- Visiting the temples of women is possible with permission.

- During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public from dawn to dusk may be treated as an insult to the principles of Islam

In fact, however, the national language "street" and is the unofficial language of "Algerian" - a peculiar mix of Arabic, and French kabylskiego (and in some regions of the Spanish or Italian).

A very small percentage, m.in. among the educated sections of society (np.wśród doctors), or among young Algerians

Illiteracy in Algeria up to 30%

Most Algerians speak French fluently, but when it comes to writing anything, we often find that they are półanalfabetami.

- You must have a resident visa and transit through the territory of Algeria. It can be obtained at the embassy but it is difficult to achieve. Most have an invitation.

-Validity passport can not be shorter than three months, and the border guard has the right to request production of a return ticket or the means to buy it

- Border crossing should be given objective and the planned length of residence

- There are no special restrictions on duty-but bear in mind that during Ramadan Bringing prohibited any alcohol;

- You can officially bring in 200 cigarettes / 50 cygar/400g tobacco, 1 liter of alcohol, 500ml of eau de cologne / perfume 150 ml open

- Possession or attempt to move drugs across the border threatens to high pain!

Office National du Tourisme (ONT)

2 rue Ismail Kerrar, 1600 Algiers, Algeria

Tel: (21) 713 060th

E-mail: ont@wissal.dz

Embassy of Algeria in Poland:

Embassy of Algeria People's Democratic Republic

st. Dąbrowiecka 21, 03-932 Warsaw

Tel :617-58-55, 617-59-31, fax :616-00-81 Telex: 817019

E-mail: ambalgva@zigzag.pl

Polish Embassy in your country:

Polish Embassy 37 Av. Mustapha Ali Khodja, 16 030 El-Biar, Alger

BP tel.00213 60) 21-923-474, 21-922-553; fax00213) 21-921-435

E-mail: marekmal@wissal.dz

Consular Section tel.00213) 21-925-875

Within 24 hours of arrival in the country must formally register

- In case you wish to extend the stay should be paid to the police

Unable to export gold, jewelry, weapons, ammunition, coral, desert rose and drugs.

Be very careful while traveling in Algeria: a fairly big problem there is terrorism, especially in rural areas. Be careful m.in. false "roadblocks" and avoid traveling at night between the cities.

- On an expedition in a more "isolated" areas (mountains, deserts) should be chosen with an experienced guide

Healthcare in Algeria is rather weak, although in the north of the country in spite of everything it easier for health care. After hospitalization and treatment must be paid: about EUR 75 per night. Only in the event of imminent threat to life will not be required. Private clinics offer medical services similar to the European level, but they are very expensive (about 700 DZD)

Clinique Al Azhar: + 213 21 91 73 96

Mustapha Pacha Hospital: + 213 2 67 33 33

Tuberculosis, trachoma (Egyptian conjunctivitis), and venereal diseases are the most frequently quoted and hospitalized cases of disease

Algeria is unfortunately a country with a high risk of terrorism, which is directed against the interests of Western countries and their citizens working in the country.

There is an unofficial conflict between the Algerian government and the Egyptian domination in the Arab world.

-In addition, the controversy raises a lot about the recognition of sovereignty of the Kabyle minority living in Algeria. That is why the should be limited to the minimum necessary trips to situated in Kabylia east of Algiers, which remains the region with regard to security sensitive.

-It is strongly advised not to travel south of the town of Tamanrasset and towards the border with Mali and Niger due to the Tuareg rebellion in the north of the two countries.

Do not be traveling alone at night in mountainous or forested areas.

- Often during the expeditions deep into the country required military assistance or military police, who cares about the safety of tourists

- In Algiers, the capital of the country, there is a risk of crime, but not higher than in other European cities. Tourists can travel there alone.

- The only place to which you should not go without the protection of a district Kasba-called. old town.

- Land border with Morocco remains closed since 1994

- Border with Mali is open but it goes through a dangerous plateau Tanezrouft called "Dead Earth"

- On the border with Niger is the move to open Guezzam / Assamakka

- On the border with Mauritania, there are two transitions: in Tindouf (closed), and in the Erg Chech (where the Mauritanian side often comes to the assault cases)

- On the border with Tunisia, there is an open crossing in El Oued / Tozeur

- Land borders with Libya are closed, but only one way! Can spread from Libya to Algeria in the Ghat / Djanet

National Airport in Algeria (Air Algérie (AH) provides daily flights to Paris and London, but most of the connections leads to North Africa and Western Europe.

- European airlines which offer connections to Algeria include Air France, Alitalia und Point Afrique.

There are no international flights due to the closed border with Morocco.

No information about the direct links.

On the north of the country road network is well developed.

There are two trans-Saharan highway (and they are the only tarmac road in the south): one leading west toward the Moroccan coast, the other by Djanet and Tamanrasset to Algiers.

To Algiers, you can also arrive by ferry from Marseille (Algérie Ferries ferry lines and the French SNCM - journey time approx. 24 hours) and from Alicante to Oran (ok.12 hours travel time).

Get the fastest plane to Algeria from Spain or France.

-Deciding to travel by car, remember that it should be properly adapted to high temperatures and sandy roads

The network of internal flights is well established (the airport in Algiers, Annaba, Oran and Constantine)

There is a well-developed railway network, especially in the northern part of the country.

After the city buses, but they are usually very crowded and the current schedule leaves much to be desired .. tourists reborn this mode of transport.

A large number of Algerians benefit from this mode of transport, which is why choosing him to be reckon with the huge traffic jams in cities in the afternoon.

The most common means of transport (including foreigners) are taxis in Algeria. There are two types of them: the so-called "normal" and collective (operating on a bus) that run on fixed routes and take more passengers.

Internet network in Algeria is developing very quickly, in larger private mistach many cafes that offer paid access to the Internet.

In larger cities, post offices function efficiently, there is no problem with the transmission and receiving letters.

Sometimes, however, that the packages are opened at the border (the control) and their contents damaged or disturbed.

Address:

04 Boulevard Krim Belkacem

Telemly (16027)

Alger - Algérie

Tel.: +213 21 71 12 20

Tel.: +213 21 73 54 96

Taxi drivers possess taximeters but they do not use, so before wsiąściem the car must first determine the amount of fees.

-Information for the driver: it is compulsory international driving permit and insurance to buy local!

Dinar (DZD) = 100 centimes

Most cash in local currency. U.S. dollar and the euro are not universally accepted.

-Credit cards and checks may be used only in large cities, and expensive hotels (more than four stars)

-Letter sent abroad to 20g-30DZD

-Baguette: 10DZD

-Liter gasoline: 20 DZD

-Bun: 10 DZD

Single-room at the Hilton in Algiers: 31.000DZD

Didouche Mourad Street in Algiers is a place where there are many shops.

In addition, you can buy a lot of interesting things on the street bazaars and small shops. Do not, however, bargain!

Leather products, carpets, articles of copper and bronze, local costumes, scarves and jewelry.

There are no special considerations as to the duty-free products. The only thing which can not be exported are: gold, expensive jewelry, weapons, ammunition and drugs.

-Currency can be exchanged at banks and some hotels.

- When you buy make sure the seller gives a price or centymach dinarach

- There is no obligation to hold a certain amount for each day of stay, but the imported foreign currency must be declared.

Hilton

Pins Maritimes, El Mohammadi

16000 Algiers, Algeria

(7) 21 21 96 96

Sheraton Club Des Pins Resort Algiers

Boite Postal 62

16101 Algiers Algeria

El-Djazair Hotel, Algiers

1924 Ave Souidani Boudjemaa

Algeri Algiers

Djelfa - Ain OUSSERA

AJ Ain OUSSERA

Wilaya Djelfa

Algeria

Tel. 213 27 8249 2004

Elbayedh

Elbayedh Centre Ville

Algeria

Tel. 213 49 7188 1925

Fax. 213 49 7141 1912

El-Oued - Ai Taleb el Arabi

El Oued

Algeria

Tel. 213 32 2295 1921

Plage de sel

The Route 108 C

Msirda, 13000 Tlemcen, Algérie

Tél. 0033665484646 - 00213772322200, Mobile

Wilaya de Bejaia

06000 Bejaia, Algérie

Tél. 21334207278 - Mobile 061631316

Fax 21334207278

You must have cash in local currency.

In the case of larger hotels can also be checks, credit cards or currency in U.S. dollars / euros.

Check in at the Hilton Hotel in Algeria: $ 359.57

Check in Hotel Sofitiel Hamma Garden: $ 402.03

It is recommended to book places in the best international hotel chains, such as. Hilton. The smaller objects of this type may occur, eg. problems with running water.

- For the hostels and camping sites often can not be booked on-line. Please contact by phone.

Algerian Cuisine reflects the (historically) the influence of Berber, Arab, Turkish and French. Food can be very spicy or mild in flavor, however, retain the unique and characteristic of this country flavor and aroma (due to it mainly spices).

In Algeria, for the preparation of dishes are used primarily spices such as garlic, chilii, salt and cumin, and the basic ingredient in many dishes is harissa (chilii pasta with peppers, garlic, cumin, coriander and olive oil). In addition to this are very popular food products such as long bread wheat (the so-called. baguette), eggs, avocado, couscous and seafood.

- Harissa (cited above)

- Odżdża (eggs in tomato sauce with harissa paste)

- Stew with couscous Shakshuk (mutton or chicken) and vegetables

- Harira (soup prepared with chickpeas, lentils and beans mixed with harissa, served with bread necessarily)

- Shrimps and fish, served with mayonnaise, fried or grilled, often rubbing the garlic, and cumin szfranem

- Baklava - pastry layered with chopped nuts and honey.

Thibarine worth a try, or a sweet liqueur-herb daktylowo (it is usually drunk chilled desserts), a refreshing mint tea and sweet, strong coffee (called by Europeans "Arab").

In the cities there are many restaurants, bars and cafes where you can enjoy a tasty meal. Their standard (premises, no meals) is not as high as in other European countries, so those more exquisite hotel restaurants are recommended.

Addresses the most famous Algerian restaurants / bars:

Arzett Loubna

Lebanese / International

1997 Chemin Sfindja (El Biar)

El Waha Poolside

Continental / European / International

Pins Maritimes, El Mohammadi

Le Bernais

Family / French / Coffee Shop

5, Rue Ahmed et Boualem Khalfi

Viva Restaurant

Continental / European / Cafe

21 Rue Mellal Mohamed

There is no obligation to leaving tips at restaurants or hotels, but if you like. every 2 days maid "finds" on the pillow left behind a small amount, we can count on particularly friendly service.

During Ramadan must abstain from eating, drinking and smoking in public places.

Tibaza

The ancient cultural heritage of modern Tibazy, a town west of Algiers, is a vast area of ruins, the most important monument is the Roman theater. In addition, a residue Tibaza forum, two temples, basilica and structures called "Caesarea Gate" and "Will the frescoes'. The ruins of the Byzantine period, m.in. homes, churches and cemeteries are located on the eastern edge of town.

Jamila

For Jamila, a city founded in the I. BC, many ancient buildings have survived in remarkably good condition. Constructed by a rectangular city from the north down to the southern gate of entry passes broad colonnade street. In the center of Jamila's fall forum, the Capitol, the basilica and the marketplace. In addition, within the city are temples: the family and Saturn, the god of sowing. Jamila has developed on the basis of Cuiculum, a Roman military camp.

Timkad

The beginnings of the town was once fortified Timkad back the reign of Roman emperor Trajan, fast-growing village was already in the III. An important center of Christianity. Two centuries later the town was destroyed and rebuilt again. In VII. Came under the dominion of the Arabs and lost its importance.

Timkad is particularly interesting object of archaeological research, for his part, no limits, and part of the restored buildings are decorated with inscriptions, which provide valuable information.

- Cities: Constantine, Djemila

Objects with the List of World Heritage Sites:

1980 - Ruins of the citadel town of Beni Hammad

1982 - Prehistoric paintings and the 'rock forests' in the Tassili Caves

1982 - Berber settlements in the Valley Mzab

1982 - The ruins of a Roman city in the Jamila

1982 - Byzantine-era monuments in Tipazie (endangered)

1982 - The ruins of the Roman city Timgadzie

1992 - Old Town (Kasba) in Algiers

Algeria is a Muslim country, so that the culture of this country markedly different from European or American. Western consumerism, controversial views and terrific offense behavior and dress, all this causes the condemnation of radical Islamic groups. As tourists, "visitors" should respect the culture and customs of Algerians.

More tips on how to behave so as not to wake up I put a stumbling block in the "Guidelines for the traveler"

A huge part of the occupied territory of Algeria's deserts: rocky, sandy and mountainous. Rivers in northern Algeria are generally short, with very variable water states, mostly river - Wadi Chlef, in the summer dry places. On the coastal plain site twardolistnych evergreen forest with wild olives and pistachios took a makii secondary thickets and crops, and upper parts of the Atlas Tellskiego preserved pieces of cork oak forest and ostrolistnym, Aleppo pines, junipers and cedar drzewiastymi Atlantic.

You can found in the Sahara network of dry valleys with steep slopes and flat bottoms called wadis. Szottów Plateau and north-eastern part of Algeria is characterized by a large number of shallow salt lakes and marsh, which in the summer dries leaving a salt crust. There are natural hazards in the form of strong earthquakes and mud avalanches in mountainous areas

For example, a discount may ostrzymać. students in urban buses for the production of legitimacy.

- Remember that only since July 22, 2009 public holidays are Friday and Saturday. Previously they were Thursday and Friday. Universally valid layout of offices and shops in the afternoon.