Libya · national park
Algharabolli National Park
Algharabolli National Park is a national park in Libya, established in 1992, covering 80 km² (31 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Libya's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 80 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MJI · 48 km
Nearest airports to Algharabolli National Park
- 1 MJI48 kmstraight line
- 2 DJE304 kmstraight line
- 3 LMP320 kmstraight line
Mellita, Tunisia
Lampedusa, ItalyMore about Algharabolli National Park
Algharabolli National Park is one of 6 national parks in Libya. It covers 80 km² (8,000 ha) — about 76% of the size of Paris, making it the #2 largest national park in Libya (15.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Libya date back to 1975. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Algharabolli National Park
The closest airport is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), about 48 km away — around 1 h 2 min by car; alternatively Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE, 304 km). Other national parks within reach include El Naggaza National Park (40 km²), Abughilan National Park (40 km²), Surman National Park (4 km²) and Rajma National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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