Hotels in Oran

Hotels in Oran. Oran is a major city on the Mediterranean coast in northwestern Algeria. The name comes from the Berber word Uhran meaning The Lions. The metropolitan area has a population of approximately 2 million, making it the second largest city in Algeria. Oran is a major port, and since the 1960s has been the commercial, industrial, and educational centre of western Algeria. In the Spring and Summer, Oran offers a wide choice of beaches and a magnificent coral reef close to Cap Blanc and Madagh. Apart from beaches, the area comprises of historical attractions such as the magnificent Santa Cruz fort and Great Mosque which recently became open to the public.