Tourist Guide Tolmeitha
Tolmeitha, previously known as Ptolemais under Egyptian rule, is a tranquil town in Al Marj, in north-eastern Libya. It lies at the foot of the Green Mountains and forms a part of the impressive Greek Pentapolis (which also includes Apollonia and Cyrene).
Historically, Tolmeitha was a part of the ancient city of Cyrenaica. In troubled times, it acted as a safe haven between Apollonia (modern Sussa) and Euhesperides-Berenice (modern Benghazi).
The region experiences a Mediterranean climate, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination. Tolmeitha’s weather is mostly desert-like and dry, but pleasant near water bodies.
While the population of the town is unknown, the population of Al Marj municipality is 122,000. Tolmeitha lies around 25–30 km south of the more-developed towns of Al Marj and Tukra.
