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Frequently
asked questions
You
can visit Libya all year round but the best time is between
September and May, in our winter season when the average
temperature is around 22 C. You can see beautiful wild
flowers and the days are not too hot. Summer is for people
who like very hot weather, when the temperature is about 34 C,
while the autumn is like spring.
You
need a letter of invitation from a reputable Tourism
organization in Libya to give to the Libyan Embassy in your
country. Alternatively the Tourism organization can arrange
for you to get a visa on arrival at Tripoli. You can also use
this process to get a visa if you arrive by ship, at the
borders, or if you fly to Benghazi, or direct to the South.
The
main cities in Libya are now equipped with good hotels .
Accommodation ranges from world class luxury five star hotels
in Tripoli like the Corinthia Hotel, to clean, comfortable and
luxurious hotels in places like the ancient desert city of
Ghadames, to simpler but comfortable three star hotels in most
places and tented camps in the desert.
We
advise you to drink bottled mineral water which is available
everywhere.
Libya
is a Muslim country and so the food includes lamb, chicken and
camel in delicious soups and stews, good bread, including
barley bread and Italian breads because of the Italian
influence, excellent locally grown vegetables, dates, figs,
apricots and almonds in season.
Alcohol is banned but there is an excellent range of pure
fruit juices, both local and imported, and non-alcohol beers.
Men
and women are advised to dress modestly. Women should
therefore wear tops that cover their shoulders and arms such
as a T-shirt, and skirts or trousers that cover most of their
legs. However women are not required to wear scarves
covering their heads.
You
can see the splendid capital of Tripoli with its ancient souks
and the magnificent city of Leptis Magna, UNESCO World
Heritage site, where you will find some of the world’s
greatest Greek, Roman and Byzantium ruins.
You
can see in addition to Tripoli and Leptis Magna, the ancient
Greek city of Sabratha and the enchanting desert town of
Ghadames, built round a medieval spring.
You
will have time for Tripoli, Ghadames, Leptis Magna, the
beautiful green Akakous mountains and the Lakes.
Buses
and also taxis are available but in general tourists prefer
the convenience of transport in a comfortable car with a
driver who speaks their language. You will find the cost very
reasonable. Alfaw Travel can arrange this for you.
NO, it
is not an customary in Libya, but if you do it will not upset
them.
There
are good Internet connections available in all the cities and
the cost per hour is cheap.
Mobile
telephones will work in Libya ; most of PTT European
companies have links with the Libyan PTT.
The
euro is the most appreciated currency in Libya but the US
dollar is also accepted.
It is
recommended that you change money in Tripoli.
Friday
is the official day when banks and shops are closed but most
of shops will open in the afternoon.
Yes,
they are opened from 9h to 12h on Saturday.
The
people: they are very friendly and welcoming, Leptis Magna,
the mountains of
Akakous, Ghadames, the
eastern region around Benghazi called Cyrenaique where there
are many sites containing the ruins of Greek, Byzantine
and Roman civilizations. These include Tokra, Ptolemais,
Barka, Gasr Libya, Slantha, Cyrene, Appolonia, Atrun and Ras
El Hilal.
In
addition World War 2 historians will be interested in visiting
Tobruk.
Some English , French or Italian
and a few speak German .
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