Gouraya National Park occupies the headland immediately northwest of Béjaïa, combining rugged limestone cliffs, Mediterranean scrub, and one of the most important forests of Holm oak in northern Algeria. The park is home to Barbary macaques (the monkeys the mountain is locally famous for) and a variety of birds of prey, including Bonelli's eagle and peregrine falcons nesting in the cliffs.
The road through the park climbs above the city and gives panoramic views over the Gulf of Béjaïa and the Soummam valley. The beaches below the cliffs — accessible by tracks — are among the least crowded on the Algerian coast in summer. The park entry is free; the main challenge is transport, as public connections are limited.