Happy TravellerWelcome to Dellys, a small Mediterranean town in northern Algeria’s coastal Boumerdès Province. This hidden gem is often overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbors, but it boasts a rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering local cuisine. Join us as we uncover the many treasures of Dellys and reveal why this enchanting destination should be on every traveler’s bucket list.
Dellys is notable for its Ottoman-era Casbah, two colonial-era lighthouses (marking Cape Bengut), and some beaches. The principal activities of the area are fishing and farming. The town is 45 km from Tizi Ouzou, 50 km from Boumerdes (the provincial capital), and about 100 km from the capital Algiers.
The Dellys area presents a natural harbor in the form of a small bay sheltered on the west and northwest by the peninsula of Sidi Abdelkader. This peninsula is the seaward extension of the mountain of Assouaf, looming over the town. Around this harbor grew the Casbah of Dellys. During the colonial period, the town grew southwards, as the port was expanded. Expansion further up the mountain was prevented by the preservation of the Bou-Arbi forest; instead, the town’s growth after independence in 1962 was mainly concentrated in two wings on each side of it.
In addition to its seat, Dellys proper, the Dellys District is composed of several localities, including Ain Salem, Takdempt, Sidi El Medjni, Ladjenna, Bordj Fnar, Beni Azeroual, LAssouaf, Lemchachka, Thouabet, Boukmach, Bouafia, Brarat, Dar El Melh (Les Salines), Boumedas, Ouled Mahdjoub, Beni Amara, Tizeghouine, Dar Rabah, Ouled Sabeur, Chegga, Mezoudj, Houasna, Azrou, Afir, Amadhi, Thissira, Ifri Tamarth, Ivehlal (Bhalil), Thala Ayache, Thala Arousse, El Marssa Tofaha. These are divided among three municipalities: Dellys itself, Aafir to the east, and Ben Choud to the south.
Dellys has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and the area
