For adults there are historical sites, cultural experiences and natural beauty that will take your breath away, but you need to find things to keep the children occupied and ensure they get to enjoy their Libyan experience as much as you do.

Museum of Libya
The Museum of Libya can be a delight for the whole family offering parents a chance to soak up the history and culture while the children are amazed by the interactive displays, especially the turning statues. This can be a great afternoon experience for the whole family, enabling everyone to learn a little more on what Libya is all about.

Tripoli Zoo
Everyone loves a day at the zoo and the Tripoli Zoo offers this for children of all ages. Offering a host of animal species to see and learn about, the zoo is a great way to spend a day in Libya.

Janzar Tourist Village
Whether you want to relax on the golden beach or ride a jet bike into the sunset, you can do it all at this popular tourist village. From scuba diving to swimming and building sandcastles to enjoying some family time together, Janzar Tourist Village has it all.

Al Fursia Park
This ex race track is now a popular family area with both locals and holiday makers. They have a huge playground, place to sit and relax and maybe enjoy a family picnic or go cycling, walking or play some ball games. With such great weather in Libya, spending time outdoors with the family is a great way to spend your vacation time.

Of course then there are the magnificent stretches of golden beach which are a delight for all children (and adults alike). You can spend your days soaking up the sun and letting the children make the most of the warm climate and sparkling blue water.

Radisson Blu Al Mahary
The Radisson Blu Al Mahary offers elegant business class rooms for the business traveler located between the twelfth and fifteenth floors offering spectacular views with private balconies.

There is also a business class lounge with internet access and business center on site for your convenience during your stay. There is an on-site spa, swimming pool, five restaurants and conference facilities for your added convenience.

Al Waddan
The Al Waddan is the oldest hotel in the area dating back to the 1930’s. It’s also a wonderful boutique hotel and the perfect choice when staying in Tripoli on business. The hotel has ninety rooms and suites to choose from and all come with a safe, air conditioning and mini bar.

There are boardrooms available with internet access, an on-site restaurant and car hire desk for your convenience.

Corinthia Hotel
The Corinthia is a top quality five star hotel guaranteed to offer you the best service and facilities when staying in Tripoli for business. This luxury hotel offers a choice of deluxe rooms and suites to ensure you have a comfortable stay. There is an on-site spa and wellness center as well as a pool and three restaurants to choose from.

When working in Tripoli you want to be able to stay in a hotel that offers you the comforts of home, you want to be able to get your work done with ease and have internet access at your fingertips. All of these hotels offer you this and more.

There are so many things to do and see in Libya whether you want to explore the coastal areas, ride a camel in the desert or visit the Roman ruins in Sabratha and Leptis Magna.
Benghazi may be a city but it offers a great selection of things to do and enjoy when visiting Libya.

Things to Do and See
Af Fuwayhat Zoological Garden is just one of the highlights in Benghazi, this zoo and zoological garden offers visitors a chance to see a number of animal species in a beautiful and tranquil setting.

The Medina is a must to visit. The Medina is the old town complete with narrow passages and traditional architecture. The souks here, or traditional markets, offer you a chance to buy a host of traditional items from perfumes and leather goods to jewelry and pottery.

The souks are a great way to shop in Libya, they are vibrant market areas with stall owners who are ready to barter, making it a fun and exciting experience.

While in Benghazi be sure to visit the beautiful Al Berka Palace, the museums and the Omar Mukhtar Tomb.

Berenice is an archaeological site of an ancient Greek city and while it’s not Cyrene, there are a number of great things to explore. They are still busy excavating the area, but they have uncovered a number of columns and mosaics that you can explore right now.

Benghazi also offers beautiful golden beaches which are very popular in the area due to the wonderfully warm climate. So if you want to just sit back and relax, you can lie back and soak up the sun on one of the magnificent beaches.

-Margaret
May 2013

-Michael
May 2013

Red Castle Museum
The Red Castle Museum is one of the most visited sites in Tripoli. Set in the heart of the city, this museum is dedicated to five thousand years of history and culture and well worth a visit when in the city.

Jamahiriya Museum
This museum is considered one of the finest museums in the world. It dates back to the Neolithic period and covers everything to modern Libya including a Gadhafi exhibition which includes his VW Beetle. This museum is set over four floors with forty seven galleries to explore.

Marcus Aurelius Arch
This is probably the most famous monument in Tripoli. The Arch dates back to 163AD and is still in excellent condition. You’ll be amazed at the beauty of this monument.

Martyrs Square
This square is also known as Green Square and is a huge square in the heart of the city which is home to a large fountain and the Red Castle Museum to the one side. The square is used for gatherings and other traditional festivals.

The Medina
The Medina is a must to visit when in Tripoli. This old town is a maze of passages and alleys where you can soak up the architecture, see some of the historical buildings and be amazed by the beauty of the mosques. You’ll also find the souks, traditional markets, where you can buy a host of traditional items to take home with you from leather goods to jewelry from fun stall owners who are ready to barter on price.

Back in 500BC the Phoenicians used Sabratha as a sea port and important trading post, the Romans also used the area for its harbor area. The city was damaged in the fourth century earthquake and was rebuilt to become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Libya today.

The Theater is probably the most popular site in Sabratha. This theater dates back to around 175AD and has a large forty three meter stage. It is believed the theater could accommodate up to 5,000 spectators.

There are also the baths, temples and the spectacular amphitheater which housed up to 10,000 spectators who would arrive to watch the duals that took place.

The Museum is another highlight and is brimming with all the items and artefacts which have been excavated from this archaeological site including a number of mosaics, statues and paintings.

Weather
If you’re planning a day in Sabratha it’s worthwhile knowing what to bring with you. Take plenty of bottled water, sun scream and a sun hat. From June to September there is no rain and because Libya enjoys a warm climate the temperatures can soar to high temperatures where the sun shines for up to twelve hours a day.

Many holiday makers choose to visit Libya in spring or autumn when the temperatures are slightly cooler, but still warm enough to enjoy your Libyan experience.

April and May and October and November all enjoy warm weather with some rainfall. The sun shines for up to ten hours a day during these months which makes it a pleasant experience when walking around Sabratha and soaking up the history of this beautiful city’s past. Enjoy the views, visit the ruins and step back in time.

Libya is filled with fantastic sights to explore with three main sights standing out. These sights should not be crossed off your itinerary when visiting the area.

Cyrene
Cyrene was one of the most important Greek colonies in the area which was later turned into a busy Roman town. Many of the Greek ruins still remain in this beautiful lush valley area.

Today Cyrene is an archaeological site where you can see the Temple of Apollo, the ten kilometer Necropolis and so much more. You can spend a good few hours making your way through Cyrene and seeing the spectacular ruins.

Sabratha
Sabratha was a 500BC port and today many of the ruins are still standing. There are a selection of well-preserved ruins for you to explore, sending you back in time and giving you a true feeling of what it must have been like to live here all those centuries ago. Wander the area and see the temples, the forum and the theatre before you go into the museum where you can see a number of the excavated items found on the site.

Leptis Magna
Leptis Magna has a very impressive selection of Roman ruins that are very well-preserved. This is the most popular tourist attraction in Libya drawing thousands of tourists every year. Here you can wander through a complete town and imagine what the buildings must have looked like when they were still standing all those centuries ago. Be sure to see the harbor area, the baths, the temples and the very impressive amphitheater, which will take your breath away.

Leptis Magna is home to some of the most well-preserved Roman ruins in the whole of northern Africa and is a must for anyone who is visiting the area.

A city surrounded by water on the one side and land on the other, Leptis Magna, also known at Lectis Magna offers a choice of heritage sites for you to visit.

What to See
Leptis Magna is set on the water with a host of spectacular ruins to explore, you get a chance
to step back in time and imagine what it must have been like living there all those centuries ago.

Be sure to see the Severan Arch, an arch filled with spectacular artwork with carvings that are simply breath-taking.

The Nymphaeum, a fountain to the east of the plaza is complete with arches and marble columns. The basilica is believed to have been built in 209 and is surrounded by tall columns.

There is the theatre which is believed to be the oldest theatre in Roman Africa. Set on a hill with a choice of tunnels and an alter which still stands in place.

The Hadrianic Baths are beautiful, while they are mostly in ruin, it gives you an idea on how big the area was. Wander around the marketplace, be sure to stop at the Forum and see the Arch of Trajan before you head back to Tripoli.

Leptis Magna has managed to keep the ruins so well preserved that thousands of people flock to the area each year, it is an opportunity you should take advantage of when holidaying in Libya.

Red Castle Museum
The Red Castle Museum is the most popular museum located in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. The Red Castle Museum has four wings dedicated to the history and culture of Libya including a new wing dedicated to their independence. You really get a chance to soak up everything Libya has to offer when visiting this spectacular museum.

Apollonia Museum
The Apollonia Museum is also known as the Susa Museum and is found in Cyrene. Cyrene is a popular tourist area due to the spectacular Greek ruins which remain there. This museum is filled with artifacts excavated in the area from household items to the most magnificent sculptures. Visiting this museum when in the area is an absolute must.

Leptis Magna Museum
Leptis Magna was the largest Roman city in the area and the museum is an archaeological museum housing all the artifacts excavated from the sight and is well worth the visit when holidaying in Libya. You can really soak up the history of the area as you explore the amazing pottery, statues, metal work and jewelry that is on display.

Islamic Museum of Libya
The Islamic Museum is found in Tripoli. Remember that Libya is an Islamic country and the museum is dedicated to the Islamic culture and gives holiday makers an insight into this culture and the ability to explore it further.