A full day
A day in Tipaza
The Roman ruins between the pines and the sea, the royal Mauretanian mausoleum and lunch at the harbour.
- Duration
- A full day
- Best time
- In spring and autumn
- Getting there
- By van with a driver along the west-coast road, about an hour and a quarter.
The outing, step by step
08:3075 min
The coast road
Leaving after breakfast; a basket from the Pastry Shop travels with you.
10:0060 min
The royal mausoleum
On its hill, the great round tomb of the kings of Mauretania, seen from far off at sea.
11:15105 min
The archaeological park
The ruins of the ancient city, a World Heritage site: forum, basilicas, villas, among the pines and the rocks at the water’s edge.
13:0090 min
Lunch at the harbour
Grilled fish at the little fishing port, then a coffee facing the boats.
15:0075 min
The way back
Back at the house before 4:30 pm, in time for the hammam or the Belvedere tea.
The concierge’s advice
- A hat, water and closed shoes: the site is large and shadeless in places.
- The park’s hours change with the season; the concierge checks them.
- Included in the « Summer with the family » package.