Gouraya National Park
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| Gouraya National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location | Béjaïa Province, Algeria |
| Nearest city | Sidi Touati |
| Area | 20.8 km² |
| Established | 1984 |
| Visitors | 60.000 (in 2005) |
The national park of Gouraya is one of the coastal national parks of Algeria. It is located in Béjaïa Province, near the town of Sidi Touati. The park is located 30 kilometers north of Jijel. The park includes the 660 meter (2.165 feet) high mountain of Gouraya, where the park got its name, in addition to many beaches and cliffs, which make the park a popular swimming destination for many Algerians. It is a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve, with a varied flora and fauna, including barbary apes and jackals who live in the forests in this park.
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