Happy TravellerWelcome to Ain el-Turck, also known as ‘Fountain of the Turks’, the capital of Ain el-Turck District located about fifteen kilometers from Oran in the north-west of Algeria. This charming city has a rich history dating back centuries ago. Once a plain called El Eurfa, Ain el-Turck was inhabited by both nomadic and sedentary tribes who coexisted and traded with each other. Today, it is an important seaside resort and home to one of the most popular beaches in the region of Oran.
History:
Centuries ago, Ain el-Turck was a plain called El Eurfa which extends from St Roch till Les Andalouses. Over the centuries, the population of El Eurfa plain (known later as Ain el Turck) has significantly increased. Two types of people lived there and cohabited, nomadic people who practice transhumance, and sedentary or sedentarized tribes who practiced agriculture and beekeeping. The nomads wandered between the plains of El Eurfa, Boutlelis and Messreghinn, except in some special cases they did not go beyond the Sabkha in the South and the forest Madagh in the West. They lived together and traded with each other. These sedentary people sold their products at Mers el-Kebir and Oran, they also sold their products to nomadic tribes, but most of the time they swapped their products with sheep as they supply them with meat and wool.
General Aspect of the city in 1831:
In 1831, the area where the village would be built was a kind of a cul-de-sac from the only major road, which was rather a road that connected les Andalouse and Mers-el-Kebir and Oran via Bousfer. Seaway has been used to link the city with Oran and Mers-el-Kebir, as there were links between these 2 cities when not at war, we know only that Turkish troops used the sea when coming to pick up the taxes. There were many other ways relied the village to St Roch, Cape Falcon, Coralès, to Les-Andalouses, the Daya and Bousfer.
Ecology:
Apart from some woods and groves located down the hills, vegetation was predominantly dwarf palms (Duma), Alfa tufts, some diss, lentisk (especially at the dunes), juniper, thorns, herbs, agave, Reeds and a multitude of flowers and plants which were used as forage. Forest trees especially pine and cedar are common south of the village down the mountain. Indigenous people cultivated fruit trees such as almond, fig, the Jujubie, and vine also But the most widespread plant was the pear used as a hedge of protection that had the triple advantage Requires no maintenance Provide fruit Ensure effective protection of the house or the penOne could find edible plants as a type of wild green asparagus, beautiful sea that was called the wild white beans, chestnuts, the fennel, chicory, watercress. There are also many mushrooms but they are not consumed (according to botanists, we could count on more than 30 species of which at least a dozen were edible) Flowers were particularly numerous. Hawthorn and the arbutus, the aloe el the Asphodèles. The gladioli. Blueberries, worries, the bolts of gold, tulips and daisies wild vinaigrette, Lesjacinihes wild, the ephemeral poppy, lavender, And the first indigenous families in Ain el Turck (the Touil, Bouchiba, Ali arbi. Boukhatem and Belazrag in trouville..).
Climate:
Ain el-Turck has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average temperature in the summer months is around 28°C (82°F) and in the winter months, it is around 14°C (57°F). The best time to visit Ain el-Turck is from April to October when the weather is warm and sunny.
Attractions:
Ain el-Turck is a beautiful seaside resort and home to one of the most popular beaches in the region of Oran. The beach is a great place to relax and soak up the sun. There are also many water sports activities available such as jet skiing, parasailing, and windsurfing. For those interested in history, there are several historical sites to visit such as the St. Anthony of Padua church and the lighthouse of Ain el-Turck. The lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding area.
Overall, Ain el-Turck is a charming city with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings. It is the perfect destination for those looking for a relaxing beach vacation combined with a touch of history and culture. We invite you to come and experience the beauty of this hidden gem for yourself!
