Santa Cruz Fort Tours

Photo by Süleyman Bacalan
Photo by Süleyman Bacalan
You might be free to wander around today, but Santa Cruz Fort wasn't always so welcoming! Discover the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

This history-filled fortress is located in Mers El Kebir, a place that has loads going for it! Place du 1er Novembre, Qasr el-Bey, and Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque are other fine sightseeing options not far away when you're done at Santa Cruz Fort.

Popular places to visit

Eglise St Louis

You can learn about the history of Oran when you stop by Eglise St Louis. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments.

Eglise St Louis

Hassan Pasha Mosque

Learn about the local history of Oran when you spend time at Hassan Pasha Mosque.

Hassan Pasha Mosque

Bey's Palace

Bey's Palace is just one of the places to see in Oran, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or experience its theater scene.

Bey's Palace

Abdelkader Alloula Regional Theatre

Get tickets for a show at Abdelkader Alloula Regional Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Oran. Experience the area's theater scene and museums.

Abdelkader Alloula Regional Theatre

Place du 1er Novembre

You can learn about the history of Oran with a visit to Place du 1er Novembre. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.

Place du 1er Novembre

Great Synagogue of Oran

You can learn about the history of Oran with a stop at Great Synagogue of Oran. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments.

Great Synagogue of Oran

Best Lodging Options Near Santa Cruz Fort

Four Points by Sheraton Oran

Four Points by Sheraton Oran

4 out of 5
Boulevard Du 19 Mars, Route Des Falaises, Oran
Four Points by Sheraton Oran
Ambassadeurs Oran

Ambassadeurs Oran

3 out of 5
Boulevard de la Palestine, Oran, Oran Province
Ambassadeurs Oran
Royal Hotel Oran - MGallery Collection

Royal Hotel Oran - MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1 Bd De La Soummam, Oran
Royal Hotel Oran - MGallery Collection
HOTEL MEDINA

HOTEL MEDINA

2.5 out of 5
25 Rue de Tlemcen, Oran, Wilaya d'Oran
HOTEL MEDINA
ibis Oran Les Falaises

ibis Oran Les Falaises

3 out of 5
Avenue De Canastel, Route Des Falaises, Oran
ibis Oran Les Falaises
Hôtel les Ambassadeurs

Hôtel les Ambassadeurs

3 out of 5
15 Bd De L'Independence, Angle Bd I'Industrie, Oran
Hôtel les Ambassadeurs
Hotel Montparnasse

Hotel Montparnasse

3.5 out of 5
16 Rue de L'Emir Abdel Kader, Oran
Hotel Montparnasse
Hotel Timgad

Hotel Timgad

3.5 out of 5
22 Boulevard Emir, Oran, Oran
Hotel Timgad
Hotel 2 Horloges

Hotel 2 Horloges

3 out of 5
13 Bd Abderamane Mira, , Place D Armes, Oran, Oran Province
Hotel 2 Horloges
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