Places to visit near

Al Bayḑā’

Al Bayḑā’ is a town in Jabal al Akhdar district, Libya of about 74,594 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit: 87 forts & heritage, 20 caves and 20 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Cyrene, Temple of Zeus and Slonta.

32.7627° N, 21.7551° EPop. 74,594

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Within 30 km110 places
Within 50 km147
Must-see13
Notable172
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Bayḑā’

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:36 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Al Bayḑā’
  2. Cyreneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sīrat Rālisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sanctuary of Asklepios, Balagraesanctuary · 1.5 hrs
  5. Gasr Bandesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Slontaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Bayḑā’
Today’s loopAl Bayḑā’StopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Bayḑā’?

Cyrene (heritage site, about 15 km), Temple of Zeus (heritage site, about 15 km), Sidi Rafi (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Parliament (heritage site, about 2 km), Al Ghariqa Bridge (viewpoint, about 2 km), Dove Bridge (viewpoint, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Al Bayḑā’?

147 places on Spotwander: 87 forts & heritage, 20 caves, 20 mosques & dargahs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Bayḑā’?

Qaşr Qaţţūfah, about 1 km by road; Parliament (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Al Bayḑā’?

Kīfān An Nuqţah, about 8 km by road; Kuhūf al ‘Uqbāt (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Bayḑā’?

Start in Al Bayḑā’, visit Cyrene, then Sīrat Rālis, then Sanctuary of Asklepios, Balagrae, then Gasr Bandes, then Slonta, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

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