Santa Cruz Fort Tours

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.

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Private tour of the Essentials of Tlemcen by a Local Expert

Private tour of the Essentials of Tlemcen by a Local Expert

$92
per adult
Private tour of the Essentials of Tlemcen by a Local Expert
Day Trip to Oran with a Local Expert

Day Trip to Oran with a Local Expert

$92
per adult
Day Trip to Oran with a Local Expert
Oran Tour Through History

Oran and Tlemcen on a 2-Day private Tour

$333
per adult
Oran and Tlemcen on a 2-Day private Tour
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Hôtel Plaza Arzew

Hôtel Plaza Arzew

3 out of 5
Price was $1,611, price is now $1,560 per person
$1,560
per person
Nov 21 - Nov 25
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
El Paso (ELP) to Oran (ORN)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

2H Hotel

2H Hotel

3 out of 5
City Center
Price was $1,792, price is now $1,726 per person
$1,726
per person
Nov 21 - Nov 25
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
El Paso (ELP) to Oran (ORN)
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)

ONYX By Luna Hotel

ONYX By Luna Hotel

3 out of 5
Cité Djamel Eddine
Price was $1,647, price is now $1,591 per person
$1,591
per person
Nov 21 - Nov 25
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
El Paso (ELP) to Oran (ORN)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Odeur d’urine dans la Salle de bain Évier pas nettoyer

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

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Santa Cruz Fort

8.8/10 (16 reviews)
Santa Cruz Fort is just one of the places to see in Oran, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theater scene and museums.
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Grand Hôtel Oran

Grand Hôtel Oran

3.5 out of 5
12 Rue Med Khemisti Oran Wilaya d'Oran
Grand Hôtel Oran
Four Points by Sheraton Oran

Four Points by Sheraton Oran

4 out of 5
Boulevard Du 19 Mars Oran
Four Points by Sheraton Oran
Ambassadeurs Oran

Ambassadeurs Oran

3 out of 5
Boulevard de la Palestine Oran Oran Province
Ambassadeurs Oran
Hôtel les Ambassadeurs

Hôtel les Ambassadeurs

3 out of 5
15 Bd De L'Independence Oran
Hôtel les Ambassadeurs
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
2H Hotel

2H Hotel

3 out of 5
Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi Oran Wilaya d'Oran
2H Hotel
Assala Hotel

Assala Hotel

3 out of 5
39 Boulevard MAATA Mohamed El Habib Oran
Assala Hotel
Cosmo Hotel Downtown

Cosmo Hotel Downtown

2.5 out of 5
04 Boulevard de l'ALN Oran Wilaya d'Oran
Cosmo Hotel Downtown
Medina Hotel Downtown

Medina Hotel Downtown

2.5 out of 5
Rue Ouaddah, centre ville Oran Wilaya d'Oran
Medina Hotel Downtown
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