Beach near Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut Travel Guide

Lebanon

Beirut is Lebanon’s capital and largest urban centre, with a population of 2,421,354. It sits on the Mediterranean coast and is the country’s main city for government, business and international travel.

Most visitors arrive through Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). Beirut has a coastal setting, but there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips are not the main reason to base yourself in the city.

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Local time

2,421,354

Population

2,148 miles away

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Weather in Beirut

Sun

30°

Mon

30°

Tue

30°

Know before you go

Pays in LBP

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type G (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +961

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Lebanon, but it is customary for good service. Locals will often round up when paying a bill or give a small tip for services. Tourists are encouraged to tip if they are happy with the service they receive.

Best time to visit Beirut

Jan

18°11

Feb

16°11

Mar

20°12

Apr

23°7

May

26°5

Jun

29°1

Jul

32°0

Aug

32°0

Sep

30°2

Oct

27°6

Nov

24°8

Dec

20°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Beirut

  • Chatt el Ouzaai

    7.9 km away

Things to do in Beirut

  1. قصر سرسق

    modern art museum

    1.4 km

  2. Saint George Maronite Cathedral

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.4 km

  3. Sanayeh Park

    park

    1.1 km

  4. Robert Mouawad Private Museum

    museum

    0.3 km

  5. Archaeological Museum of the American University of Beirut

    museum

    1.8 km

  6. Petit Serail

    history museum

    0.6 km

  7. Beirut Art Center

    cultural center

    3 km

  8. Beit Beirut

    museum

    1 km

Getting there

Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport · 7.6 km

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