Algeria · national park
Djurdjura National Park
Djurdjura National Park is a national park in Algeria, established in 1983, covering 82 km² (32 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Algeria's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 82 km²
- Established
- 1983
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ALG · 86 km
Nearest airports to Djurdjura National Park
- 1 ALG86 kmstraight line
- 2 BJA88 kmstraight line
- 3 QSF112 kmstraight line
More about Djurdjura National Park
Djurdjura National Park is one of 10 national parks in Algeria. It covers 82 km² (8,225 ha) — about 78% of the size of Paris, making it the #5 largest national park in Algeria (4.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1983, 43 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Algeria. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Djurdjura National Park
The closest airport is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), about 86 km away — around 1 h 52 min by car; alternatively Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA, 88 km). Other national parks within reach include Gouraya National Park (21 km²), Chrea National Park (260 km²), Taza National Park (38 km²) and Belezma National Park (263 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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