Batna is a city in Northeast Algeria. It is also the main city and commune of Batna Province. With a population of around 340,000, it is the fifth largest city in Algeria.
Best and most popular way to get around is to use a taxi. There are local taxis, or you can use the Uber-like app called 'Yassir'. Or you can rent your very own chauffeur. Bus is also a very popular choice. Usually cheaper. And take also take you to far distances. Bus thieves are pretty common. So make sure to always check your pocket.
Batna is full of historical Roman places. Timgad is a ruined Roman settlement, sacked by Berbers around 700 AD, about 35 km from Batna. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is an excellent example of Roman town planning. Aurès mountains, are mountains that has rugged peaks and ancient history sites Belzma National park has protected landscapes for animals and plants Ghoufi, a canyon that is history rich and has stunning nature. Madghacen (also spelled Medracen or Medghassen or Madghis) is a royal mausoleum-temple of the Berber Numidian kings which stands near Batna city in Aurasius Mons in Numidia.
Batna has a lot of waterparks. Most popular one is Lompi Family Park, both a waterpark and a garden, between the high mountains, nature, and trees. Amusement park Qadri, a theme park that has an impressive amount of Ferris wheels and activities.
There are tons and tons of restaurants in Batna. Restaurants usually serve grills and pizzas. Cafeterias serve coffee, Atay (Algerian tea), and Algerian and French desserts. There are very few vegan restaurants, but it isn’t that hard to find one.
Most popular things to drink in the area are coffee and Atay (Algerian tea). There are also bars which serve beers and local wine. Algeria has one of the best wines in the continent. Franchises such as Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts aren’t available. If you can’t choose which cafeteria to drink from then you can ask locals from the city and they will guide you there.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Sep, Batna typically sees ~28°C daytime highs and 4 rainy days.
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