Ghazaouet

Ghazaouet

الغزوات
Ghazaouet الغزوات
Commune and town
	Ghazaouet
	Coordinates: 35°5′38″N 1°51′37″W
Country	Algeria
Province	Tlemcen Province
Population (2008)
• Total	33,774
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
Ghazaouet Lighthouse;
Coordinates	35°05′52.45″N 1°52′23.69″W
Constructed	1868
Construction	masonry tower
Height	14.5 metres (48 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop the centre of 1-storey keeper’s house
Markings	white tower, dark green lantern
Operator	Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime
Focal height	95.4 metres (313 ft)
Light source	main power
Range	22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (3) W 15s.

Ghazaouet is a town and commune in Tlemcen Province in northwestern Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 33 774.^[4] It is renowned for its daily fresh seafood which include: Sardines, mackerels, and red snappers. Ghazaouet boasts with mountainous hills and close ports and beaches where locals can be seen diving and swimming near fishing boats. The port of Ghazaouet is also a point of entry for Algerians entering the country via boat from Almeria, Spain. The well known Algerian comedian Abdelkader Secteur is also from this town. The Lighthouse of Nemours, as displayed is also known by the locals as "Deux Frères". The rock itself is climbable however, requires a 7-to-10 minute swim from the pier/port to reach whereas, a ladder attached to the rock will allow you to climb onto a staircase to then walk around the top of the lighthouse, in which often times locals dive and jump from 95 meters high. This activity can be recognized just by standing at the pier/port. Ghazaouet was formerly and officially known as Nemours during the times Algeria was still recognised as a French colony.