El Kala National Park : ALGERIA
Created in 1983 the El Kala National Park covers a surface of 76438 ha. It is located in the north-east of Algeria. On account of the position the Park is composed by a number of ecosystems (forets, dunes, and mediterranean basins) which provide an important biological value. The national park of El Kala is one of the national parks of Algeria, in the extreme north-east of the country. It is home to several lakes (including Lake Tonga, whose name is unrelated to Tonga) and a unique ecosystem in the Mediterranean basin, it was created in 1983 and recognized as a biosphere reserve by the UNESCO in 1990. This park is treatened by the creation of a highway in Algeria, which would treathen the rare animals and plants of the park. It has been proposed that the highway should avoid this region and go further south. El Kala is a small town, east to Annaba and close to the Tunisian border. However this page will not be about the city but about the "Parc National d'El Kala" (El Kala State Park). The Park lies between Annaba and El Kala in a zone of lakes, brackish of soft water swamps and wetlands. The first photo gives an aerial view of the western part of the park, the closest to Annaba. From West to East, you will find Lake El Mellah, lake Tonga and lake Obeira. Algeria may lack the creature comforts of a vacation on the either side of the Mediterranean, but it has a rare collection of sights which you may not find anywhere else. The country is a virtual treasure house of our shared heritage. Algeria travel offers marvelous opportunities for entirely new experiences. General security concerns are somewhat exaggerated and Algeria does have a goodly number of reliable tour operators who can look after your basic needs. Prefer the Riviera if you want luxury, but choose Algeria to broaden your time, and to relax at the same time!
Ecotourism is the rage nowadays, and the intrepid are always on the look out for new destinations with some unique features. A great advantage of earth is the amazing numbers of different habitats which have developed long before humans first appeared. Each habitat has its own flora and fauna, and they all seem to co-exist in wonderful harmony. These eco-systems cannot be understood quickly. Indeed, professional biologists may spend lifetimes trying to decipher all links in a food chain, and the series of delicate balances that nature seems to have evolved. Human and social development in the past has been cruel to the environment, and many timeless habitats have been substantially eroded, modified, or eliminated altogether. Environmental consciousness is a late 20th century phenomenon, except for the learning curves of some indigenous people. Few habitats remain in their pristine conditions, and countless species have either disappeared or have become endangered. Any place where land meets the sea is special. Brackishness of water changes every few feet, and this divides classes of insects, plants, marine life, and all animals. Most coastal areas have been inundated by people, resorts, and even industries. This has caused some new birds, exotic vegetation, and domesticated animals to change eco-systems. Pollution, especially of plastic, metals, and chemicals, is as devastating as you can imagine. Every ecological reserve is therefore precious, and worth at least one visit. Enter Algeria! The El Kala State Park is a treasure of Algeria travel that no one should miss! This biosphere covers more than 70 thousand acres. It is on the border between Algeria and Tunisia, where the African continent has a first glimpse of the Mediterranean waters. El Kala has forests, lakes, and mountains all packaged intriguing with its inherent coastal ambience. You will see creatures big and small living happily with a vast array of vegetative life forms. It is easy to get to El Kala, and you are sure to see sights of earth as it once was. Come to El Kala for a whole new vacation experience!
Crée en 1983, Le Parc National s'étend sur une superficie de 76438 ha. Sa flore, sa faune et son patrimoine culturel lui ont valu son inscription en tant que réserve de la Biosphère par l'UNESCO en 1990. Situé au nord-est de l'Algérie, il est limité à l'est par la frontière algéro-tunisienne, au nord par la mer, à l'ouest par le Cap Rosa, au sud par les contreforts du djebel El Ghorra. Le Parc est composé d'une mosaïque d'écosystèmes forestiers, lacustres, dunaires et marins, lui conférant une haute valeur biologique et écologique dans le bassin méditerranéen. Ce groupe sur Flickr a pour but de présenter toutes les photos disponible de ce lieu magique, dont la conservation est remise en cause par le passage potentiel d'une autoroute en son sein. Created in 1983, The National Park covers an area of 76438 ha. Its flora, fauna and cultural heritage have earned its inclusion as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1990. Located in the north-east of Algeria, it is bounded on the east by the border between Algeria and Tunisia, on the north by sea, on the west by Cape Rosa, on the south by the foothills of El Ghorra djebel. The park is composed of a mosaic of forest, lake and ocean dune, giving it a high biological value and environmental cooperation in the Mediterranean basin. This Flickr group aims to present all available photos of this magical place whose retention is challenged by the potential passage of a highway in her womb.
Have a nice travel !!
Created in 1983 the El Kala National Park covers a surface of 76438 ha. It is located in the north-east of Algeria. On account of the position the Park is composed by a number of ecosystems (forets, dunes, and mediterranean basins) which provide an important biological value. The national park of El Kala is one of the national parks of Algeria, in the extreme north-east of the country. It is home to several lakes (including Lake Tonga, whose name is unrelated to Tonga) and a unique ecosystem in the Mediterranean basin, it was created in 1983 and recognized as a biosphere reserve by the UNESCO in 1990. This park is treatened by the creation of a highway in Algeria, which would treathen the rare animals and plants of the park. It has been proposed that the highway should avoid this region and go further south. El Kala is a small town, east to Annaba and close to the Tunisian border. However this page will not be about the city but about the "Parc National d'El Kala" (El Kala State Park). The Park lies between Annaba and El Kala in a zone of lakes, brackish of soft water swamps and wetlands. The first photo gives an aerial view of the western part of the park, the closest to Annaba. From West to East, you will find Lake El Mellah, lake Tonga and lake Obeira. Algeria may lack the creature comforts of a vacation on the either side of the Mediterranean, but it has a rare collection of sights which you may not find anywhere else. The country is a virtual treasure house of our shared heritage. Algeria travel offers marvelous opportunities for entirely new experiences. General security concerns are somewhat exaggerated and Algeria does have a goodly number of reliable tour operators who can look after your basic needs. Prefer the Riviera if you want luxury, but choose Algeria to broaden your time, and to relax at the same time!
Ecotourism is the rage nowadays, and the intrepid are always on the look out for new destinations with some unique features. A great advantage of earth is the amazing numbers of different habitats which have developed long before humans first appeared. Each habitat has its own flora and fauna, and they all seem to co-exist in wonderful harmony. These eco-systems cannot be understood quickly. Indeed, professional biologists may spend lifetimes trying to decipher all links in a food chain, and the series of delicate balances that nature seems to have evolved. Human and social development in the past has been cruel to the environment, and many timeless habitats have been substantially eroded, modified, or eliminated altogether. Environmental consciousness is a late 20th century phenomenon, except for the learning curves of some indigenous people. Few habitats remain in their pristine conditions, and countless species have either disappeared or have become endangered. Any place where land meets the sea is special. Brackishness of water changes every few feet, and this divides classes of insects, plants, marine life, and all animals. Most coastal areas have been inundated by people, resorts, and even industries. This has caused some new birds, exotic vegetation, and domesticated animals to change eco-systems. Pollution, especially of plastic, metals, and chemicals, is as devastating as you can imagine. Every ecological reserve is therefore precious, and worth at least one visit. Enter Algeria! The El Kala State Park is a treasure of Algeria travel that no one should miss! This biosphere covers more than 70 thousand acres. It is on the border between Algeria and Tunisia, where the African continent has a first glimpse of the Mediterranean waters. El Kala has forests, lakes, and mountains all packaged intriguing with its inherent coastal ambience. You will see creatures big and small living happily with a vast array of vegetative life forms. It is easy to get to El Kala, and you are sure to see sights of earth as it once was. Come to El Kala for a whole new vacation experience!
Crée en 1983, Le Parc National s'étend sur une superficie de 76438 ha. Sa flore, sa faune et son patrimoine culturel lui ont valu son inscription en tant que réserve de la Biosphère par l'UNESCO en 1990. Situé au nord-est de l'Algérie, il est limité à l'est par la frontière algéro-tunisienne, au nord par la mer, à l'ouest par le Cap Rosa, au sud par les contreforts du djebel El Ghorra. Le Parc est composé d'une mosaïque d'écosystèmes forestiers, lacustres, dunaires et marins, lui conférant une haute valeur biologique et écologique dans le bassin méditerranéen. Ce groupe sur Flickr a pour but de présenter toutes les photos disponible de ce lieu magique, dont la conservation est remise en cause par le passage potentiel d'une autoroute en son sein. Created in 1983, The National Park covers an area of 76438 ha. Its flora, fauna and cultural heritage have earned its inclusion as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1990. Located in the north-east of Algeria, it is bounded on the east by the border between Algeria and Tunisia, on the north by sea, on the west by Cape Rosa, on the south by the foothills of El Ghorra djebel. The park is composed of a mosaic of forest, lake and ocean dune, giving it a high biological value and environmental cooperation in the Mediterranean basin. This Flickr group aims to present all available photos of this magical place whose retention is challenged by the potential passage of a highway in her womb.
Have a nice travel !!
