Updated 30 July 2026
Demand for coastal homes in Algeria concentrates into six weeks: mid-July to the end of August. The good chalets in Jijel, Béjaïa and Skikda are often taken in May or June, two months before the season.
If you are searching in July, expect higher prices and fewer options. The practical fix is to widen slightly: a neighbouring commune or a nearby wilaya cuts the price a lot in exchange for half an hour of driving.
Understand the notation before comparing prices. An apartment is described with the letter F and a number: the number counts rooms including the living room, excluding kitchen and bathroom. So F2 = one bedroom + living room, F3 = two bedrooms + living room. A studio is different — a single space combining sleeping and living — which is why we write “studio” rather than F1.
For nightly rentals what matters is not the letter but the capacity in people. Every Ekriha listing shows capacity next to the room count — read both together.
The most common in-season scam is photos that do not match the property. Ask for fresh photos on WhatsApp, ask for one showing the entrance and the street, and ask the real distance to the sea in metres rather than adjectives.
Never pay in full up front to someone you have not met, for a place you have not seen. Ekriha never asks you to pay online; report anyone who asks in our name using the “Report” button on the listing.
And agree in writing — even a message you keep: address, dates, total price, what it includes (water, electricity, gas), and the minimum stay if one applies.
This guide is informational only. Ekriha is not a party to any agreement and guarantees no vehicle or home. Always verify for yourself before paying.