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Welcome to Libya

TOURISM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES : 

TOURISM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Location: Al Jurf beach lies along the Mediterranean coast, ( 3 km) from Sabratha, to the north west and extends for 2-3 km) where it is bordered by Sabratha park ( eastern part) on the south , separated by the tarmac road. It is 0-10 metres above sea level and belongs to the Sabratha and Surman populate Tillil conference.

Tourism importance:Tourism importance:It is a major tourist area along the Libyan coast, where visitors can stop for more than two days to view  Attractions such as: 1. Heritage features:A) The archeological city of Sabratha, dated to the Phoenician and Roman era.2. Natural features:A ) Sabratha national park (western and eastern section). The eastern part lies along the beach. To the south is a pine forest popular with visitors, especially in spring.B )Beaches: Sabratha’s pure sandy beaches stretch to the east and west; the best and most attractive is Tillil beach, where many people go in summer. A rocky beach, gradually rising above sea level 0-10 m. Its pure water can be used for thalassotherapy.Infrastructure and basic services :1. Roads: the beach lies directly along the coastal road, separated by a few metres that gradually widens westwards to Tillil beach.2. Electricity: Electricity lines, to the guest house on AlJurf beach. .3. Water: Mains water in the guest house on the shore.4.Communications: several communication offices, and a local network (3km) to the shore.5. Health services: Tillil polyclinic ( 2km) to the west and Sabratha hospital (4 km)6. Police stations: In Sabratha (3km) 7. Shopping centres: various shops in Sabratha.: 

Tourism importance: Tourism importance: It is a major tourist area along the Libyan coast, where visitors can stop for more than two days to view Attractions such as: 1. Heritage features: A) The archeological city of Sabratha, dated to the Phoenician and Roman era. 2. Natural features: A ) Sabratha national park (western and eastern section). The eastern part lies along the beach. To the south is a pine forest popular with visitors, especially in spring. B )Beaches: Sabratha’s pure sandy beaches stretch to the east and west; the best and most attractive is Tillil beach, where many people go in summer. A rocky beach, gradually rising above sea level 0-10 m. Its pure water can be used for thalassotherapy. Infrastructure and basic services : 1. Roads: the beach lies directly along the coastal road, separated by a few metres that gradually widens westwards to Tillil beach. 2. Electricity: Electricity lines, to the guest house on AlJurf beach. . 3. Water: Mains water in the guest house on the shore. 4.Communications: several communication offices, and a local network (3km) to the shore. 5. Health services: Tillil polyclinic ( 2km) to the west and Sabratha hospital (4 km) 6. Police stations: In Sabratha (3km) 7. Shopping centres: various shops in Sabratha. Area : Approximately 75 HA

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Location: It lies along the forest of the General Scouting Board, 11 km east to Zawia, and about (30 km) west to Tripoli. The beach stretches for more than 200 m where the dense pine forest has an area of 110 hectares.

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Tourism importance: Natural features: Juddaim forest, 110 hectares. A dense pine forest; a favorite with weekend visitors. Students and scouting groups go there, especially in the spring. Juddaim village lies between Tripoli ( 30 km) to the east, and Sabratha, ( 50 km) to the west. Area : Approximately 25 HA

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Location: Algarabouli beach stretches for about 30 km. It lies on longitudinal line 1344 and latitudinal line 47 32. Algarabouli forest and park stretch as a geographical depth north to the beach. It is attached to Tarhuna and Msillata populate.

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Tourism importance: 1.Heritage features: Monuments: The area contains no important monuments. Leptis Magna is the nearest archeological site (about 65 km). There are 3 training centers for traditional industries, with an emphasis on heritage activities and features holding festivals to present them. 2.Natural fundamentals: Beaches: Garrabolli’s extensive beaches: Krawa; Sidi Emeer , Ibsis and Grein. Forests: the forest on the south edge of the beach is dense. Authorities tend to utilize it in echo-tourism as a national park and natural reserve. Area : Approximately 100 HA

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Location: It lies about ( 100 km) east to Tripoli, ( 10 km) west to Khoms; Sillin’s rocky beach stretches about ( 2 km ) , where the archeological Villa Sillin is located. A sandy beach stretches both east and west, containing small bays . It is located in an area of about 100 hectares , with a pine and Acacia. A forest of two square kms separates it from private farms. It is attached to Alkhoms city, Al Margab populate.

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Tourism importance: The area can be a spot for more than two days stay for the following reasons. 1.Heritage features: A) Villa Sillin: A recently uncovered Roman villa that contains several charming mosaic paintings inside its rooms. B) The monuments of Leptis Magna is one of the most perfect Roman cities in the world. The monuments and the famous city museum besides the ox -wrestling ring need more than two days tour for the tourists. 2. Natural features: A) Beaches: Al Khoms is famous for its charming beaches; mainly Ibsiss, Naggaza, Sillin, Ghneima and Tweibia, and others. They are a popular destination for people in summer; both city residents and visitors from other cities, including Tripoli. B) Forests: Al Khoms forests are good for relaxation, besides a park and natural reserve in Naggaza, about ( 6 km) west to Sillin. Area : Approximately 176 HA

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Location: It is a modest, small sea coast, with moderate features, lying half way along the western coast of Jamahiriya. It is 25 kms east of Al Khoms city, 7 kms south of the coastal road. Geographically it lies between longitude lines 26, 14 and latitude lines 32- 32

Tourism importance:Monuments: The monumental city of Leptis Magna, about 90 kms to the west, and Villa Silin 30 kms west. Ruins: An ancient water development, believed to be associated with the irrigation of the monumental city of Leptis.Recreation sites: Beaches stretching both east and west of the Tweibya beach. Many of them are far better than the location, with regards to the natural features and tourist features.Natural areas: Kaam spring covers about 1.6 kms on the beach, and about 3 kms on dry land, It is a lake formed by preserving spring water through a runway of the Kaam Valley, near its mouth in the Mediterranean. This location has excellent natural features where the Eucalyptus and Acacia trees grow on the west bank of the valley, and a group of beautiful farms flourish on its east bank. (See attached notes.): 

Area : Approximately 2kms2. Acoastal strip, about one km. long. Tourism importance: Monuments: The monumental city of Leptis Magna, about 90 kms to the west, and Villa Silin 30 kms west. Ruins: An ancient water development, believed to be associated with the irrigation of the monumental city of Leptis. Recreation sites: Beaches stretching both east and west of the Tweibya beach. Many of them are far better than the location, with regards to the natural features and tourist features. Natural areas: Kaam spring covers about 1.6 kms on the beach, and about 3 kms on dry land, It is a lake formed by preserving spring water through a runway of the Kaam Valley, near its mouth in the Mediterranean. This location has excellent natural features where the Eucalyptus and Acacia trees grow on the west bank of the valley, and a group of beautiful farms flourish on its east bank. (See attached notes.)

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Location: The town of Sirt is one of the those coastal towns located on the Gulf of Sirt. The distance from Tarabulus by the Coastal Road is 465 km and from Benghazi 563 km. The geographical co ordinates of the town are Latitude 31°C 15' North Longitude lb°C 34' fast

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Area : Approximately 2kms2. Acoastal strip, about one km. long. Tourism importance: Sirt has specific touristic potential. By its central Location between the Tarabulus and Benghazi agglomeration it could become a preferential stop over point for regional andnational traffic. This should be considered in the formulation of seafront proposals. The beaches are bordered on the south by urbanized areas all along th Master Plan limits. Accessibility is excellent which leads to the presumption that future beach development may include facilities of a mainly intensive recreational use.

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Location: It lies along the edges of Alagaila district in the Alwahat populate, 500 km from the populated village, separated by pure sand hills .

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Tourism importance: 1. Natural features: Seaside: Agaila has a long sandy beach, an extension to Bishr beach, equally pure and virgin. 2. Heritage features: The area witnessed significant historical events, particularly the Phoenician- Greek conflict; as told by the Brothers Fillini in Sultan, the Sirt gulf. As well as this it had undergone Turkish and Italian occupation. The major sites are the martyrs' graveyard; known as the 40,000 martyr graveyard, the ancient Turkish mosque besides some ruins of the Old Italian forts and the port. Area : Approximately 75 HA

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Location: Located in the north east part of the E1 Khalij region Azzuwaytinah lies on the coast some 25 km north west of the ,ah~ s areas large neighbour, town Ajdabiya. Azzuwaytinah is $ km from the Tarabulus Benghazi Coastal Road linked by a single i and direct access road. The geographical coordinates are Latitude 30° 50' North Longitude 21° 12' East

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Area : Approximately 2kms2. Acoastal strip, about one km. long. Tourism importance: The town centre has an extremely rural appearance despite the proximity of the dominating feature of the desalination plant. Palm tree group, mosque and compact low rise housing creates an attractive appearance. The views out towards the coast from the town are additional attraction. Architecturally a Turkish style ( though discussed ) police station adds some interest to the town, located in the south west close to the desalination plant. The beach resort south west of the desalination plant includes a two storey cafe building with terrace, views from which are extensive and a definite feature of interest.

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Location: Alagoureya beach lies in the eastern area of Libya, ( 60 km) east of Benghazi . It is about 20 km long; part of Tukra district , Alhizam Alakhdar populate. Alagoureya conference is about 30 km from Almarj .

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Tourism importance: Tukra is a historically and naturally important area , where visitors can stop for one or two days once services are completed. For the presence of …. 1. Heritage features: A) The archeological city of Tukra, built in the 6th century BC is a Phoenician- Roman city with its own museum. B) The Turkish castle: built on the seaside with Islamic design, with watch towers. 2. Natural features: A) The sea: the area has beautiful beaches along the coast ( 20 km) long B) The forest: The area , densely covered with trees is located on a high spot mainly Albakour park. Area : Approximately 25 HA

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Location: Tolmeetha beach extends along the north eastern coast of the Jamahiriya, and belongs to Tolmeetha conference, Almarj populates. Tolmeetha town is about (40 km) east of Tukra, (100 km) east to Benghazi and separated from Almarj town by a mountain chain about ( 3 km) wide.

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Tourism importance: The area can be a stop for a short time for these features: 1. Heritage features: The ruins of Tolmeetha town were uncovered during the explorative operations in 1958. It is called Ptolemias, besides some important archeological sites in the Memorial column street. The Roman Courtyard and Tolmeetha museum. 2.Natural features: A) The beach : Tolmeetha has a rocky beach and a sandy one: clean and pure. There area is convenient for several tourist activities and sports along these charming beaches B) The green mountains: Tolmeetha lies between the beach and the green mountains. The mountains are directly joined to the beach in an area called Almalka, a naturally beautiful mountain area. Area : Approximately 50 HA

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Location: Sousa city lies on the north eastern coast of the Great Jamahiriya (36 km) north of Albeida, ( 60 km) west to Derna and is bordered by Almahboul valley on the east and Ras Amer on the West. It belongs to Aljabal Alkahdar populate.

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Tourism importance: 1.Heritage features: It is one of the major tourist areas in Libya, and among the finest archeological cities. "Shahat" is the capital of these Phoenician - archeological cities. It became the capital of the region during the Byzantine era. It contains many important monuments such as Alduke palace, the Byzantine fort and Cathedrals, the Hellenist theatre, the Greek graveyard and the old port. 2.Natural resources: A) The beach: Sousa has a beautiful sandy beach where the famous summer escort is located. It stretches for 33 km to Raselhelal beaches. B) Forests: the Green Mountain forests in both Shahhat " Cyren" and Beida, Wadielkuf, South West to Sousa, as well as Ras elhelal; dense forests, with valleys and waterfalls that constitute a natural source of tourist attraction. Area : Approximately 22 HA

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Location: Raselhelal region lies along the south-eastern coast of Libya. Raselhelal city is about (41 km) west of Derna and belongs to Derna populate. It is about (23 km) south of Algubba town, (15km) east of Sousa. It rises gradually above sea-level to 450m.

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Tourism importance: It is an important area for tourism, where tourists can stay for more than two days for various reasons: 1.Heritage features: Monuments: The Eastern and Western cathedrals of Athroun dating back to the Byzantine era, are of religious and historical significance, as well as the Raselhal cathedral. The Angelical stand of St. Markus, a suspended cave in Markus valley, associated with a Christian conversationalist; the Bible of St. Markus, a son of the Green Mountain village, Raselhelal and Elathroun village, Raselhelal conference. 2.Natural features: A)The sea: Raselhelal beach, above sea level, or the sandy beach is among the most beautiful beaches of the Green Mountains and the whole of Libya. Major beaches: Alsweihil and Alnishar. B)The forest: the dense forests of trees and bushes have vast evergreen areas of the Green Mountains. The area is rich with springs, rainfalls and green valleys, especially Ominnamous spring in Markus valley and the waterfall spring in Raselhal. Infrastructure and basic services: 1) Roads: a coastal road joins Raselhelal with the other towns and cities in the Green Mountains and has a good internal network of tarmac roads. Roads: a coastal road joins Raselhelal with the other towns and cities in the Green Mountains and has a good internal network of tarmac roads. 2) Electricity: the area is supplied from a network in Sousa and it extends to Raselhelal beaches. 3) Water: the area is supplied with water from underground water and a dam that collects the flowing spring-water near the sea. 4) Communications: the telephone lines are connected with an electro-mechanic complex. 5) Health services: an emergency center with medical services in Raselhelal, while Derna hospital is (41km) to the east. 6) Police stations: Raselhelal police station. 7) Shopping centers: some shops in Raselhela town. Area : Approximately 24 HA

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Location: Ras Eltin beach lies along the north eastern coast of Libya, about ( 40 km ) east of Derna , ( 18 km) north of Omirozzam village. It is a basic conference in Algobba populate, (100 km) from the beach. It is a group of bays ( 12 km) long, mostly sandy beaches separated from the southern surroundings by three salt areas.

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Tourism importance: visitors can stop here for a short while for. 1. Heritage features: Mainly Raseltin graveyard dates back to Greek and Byzantine eras. It was recently discovered on the seashore. 2. Natural features: The sea is the major resource for tourism in this area as it is not directly affected by the wind motion as the beach faces to the east. Infrastructure and basic services: 1.Roads: the beach is joined to a branch coastal road that joins Derna and Tobruk on the east through Omerozam conference and it directly passes by the beach. 2.Electricity: Omerozam and Raseltin beaches have connected network linked to the main link through electrical exchangers. 3.Water: a modern water network joins the area with a desalination site ( 2 km ) east to Raseltin beach 4.Communications: Omerozam station is equipped with a telephone complex and a post office. 5.Health services: there are 3 polyclinics "Raseltin , Omerozam and Om Hfein". 6.Police stations: in Omerozam. 7.Shopping centres: three markets and a weekly public one. Area : Approximately 25 HA

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Location: Albardi area lies about ( 125 km) to the east of Tobruk, bordered on the north and east by the Mediterranean, where the Bordi bays and beaches stretch. Each bay 2-3 km. They are about 4 bays ( 5km) north from the frontier town of Imsaid. It was named after Bordi Suleiman, and was established during the Turkish state and is attached to Batnan populate.

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Tourism importance: It is a transit area as well as spot for a short stop as it has these features: .Heritage features: The most important of these date back to World War Two. The major features are: 1)The British captive's room, with paintings that make it a site visited by many tourists , painted in 1942. 2)The Italian cemetery: it is the graveyard of the Italian soldiers from World War Two. The memorial column still stands there, despite the neglected area. 3) Roman monuments. There are some scattered Roman ports. Infrastructure and basic services: 1.Roads: the area is connected with the coastal road by a branch road which joins it with Egypt, about ( 5 km). It is a road that extends through mountains which gradually rise from north to south. 2.Electricity: the area is supplied by an electric network that extends to the border, attached to the control office in Tobruk. 3.Water: the area is supplied with water by a network that is joined to an upper dam. This dam collects the water from three ground tanks that are supplied from two underground wells. 4.Communications: a communication center is joined with an electromechanic unit in the area, and a cent metric station, connected with Egypt . 5.Health services: a country hospital is equipped with a small theatre and an ambulance 6.Police stations: There is a public security center. 7.Shopping centres: there are some shops in the Imsaid area of the border crossing trade areas. Area : Approximately 100 HA

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