Libya

Libyan OasisLibya is a country of great history and breathtaking beauty. From sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches to the immense desert extending far into Africa, you will find enchanting villages and cities scattered amongst meadows, watered by magnificent oasis. Its historical monuments are a testimony of the great civilizations of the past as Libya has always provided a vital link between the eastern and western parts of the Arab world as well as between Europe and Africa.

Look at the engravings of the Akakusand Tadrart mountains or to the drawings in the Matchandoush caves. Visit the incredible archaeological treasures: the Phoenician, Roman, and Byzantine left ports in Tripoli, Sabratah and Libdah, to name but a few, the Arabs built Islamic cities such as Sirt, Darnah, Ghadames and Fezzan plus many others, fortresses used by different civilizations are also everywhere like in Gharyan, Al-Qaryat and Awinat. Relax along the two thousand kilometers of splendid beaches and beautiful small cities each, with its typical architecture and special characteristics. Take the highway east to the magnificent cities of the Green Mountain, ancient Cyrene and beautiful Apollonia or explore Libya’s desert with its waves and waves of sand, “the great sand sea”, and its refreshing oasis where the history, monuments and tales told by the locals make this place unique.

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Suggested Lybia Discoveries
  • Botswana
  • Egypt
  • Ethiopia
  • Kenya
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Seychelles
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe