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Beirut may not spring to mind as a hip and happening tourist destination, but the capital city of Lebanon actually has a lot to surprise visitors. Voted the number one place to visit in 2009 by the New York Times, and one of Lonely Planet’s top ten liveliest cities for 2009, Beirut is certainly worth a look!
Beirut International Airport (airport code: BEY) is where international flights to Beirut from the UK land. The airport is located 3 miles outside the city centre. Travellers can choose from a variety of direct and indirect flights to Beirut from the UK. BMI, MEA and British Airways provide travellers with direct flights to Beirut from the UK. Indirect flights to Beirut from the UK are available through airlines such as Royal Jordanian, Lufthansa, Etihad, Emirates, and Egyptair.
Beirut Tourist Attractions
Situated on a small peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, Beirut is located half way down Lebanon, and as the country’s largest and capital city it has always been considered the centre of Lebanon.Beirut has a good variety of things to see and do, and also makes a good base from which to explore other parts of Lebanon too. Being a small country, most of Lebanon’s best attractions are within a day trip’s reach of Beirut.
Beirut’s Beaches
With its location on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, Beirut has plenty of beaches and beachside areas to enjoy. The Beach Clubs are popular, and although some are for members only you can usually gain access by paying a guest pass for a day. The Corniche (the area along the coast) is a popular place for a relaxing walk or there’s a ferris wheel if you fancy doing something different. Cycling, skating and jogging are also popular along here too. At one end is Pigeon Rocks, a popular place for watching the sunset and enjoying a drink from one of the cafés.
You can even enjoy scuba diving from Beirut, and there are several dive schools which can take you out to shipwrecks, caves and canyons!
Museums in Beirut
Beirut has a variety of good museums, though two which stand out are the National Museum of Beirut and the Sursock Museum.
The National Museum of Beirut is the country’s main archaeology museum and its large collection of artefacts date from prehistoric to medieval times. The Sursock Museum is located within a former palace, or villa, built by the Sursock family in the 19th century. It was donate to the Lebanese government and is now a modern art museum.
Beirut’s Landmarks
Two of the most famous and popular landmarks in Beirut are the Martyr’s Statue and the Solidere Clock Tower. The clock tower was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the French, and though it was heavily damaged during the wars it has now been restored.
Shopping, Eating & Drinking in Beirut
Beirut has a mixture of modern shopping malls and traditional markets, though the markets are becoming more rare as the shopping malls rise in popularity! The malls contain many stores that Westerners will be familiar with, plus there are busy shopping streets too.
In terms of food and drink, the Lebanese cuisine is very tasty and there are many excellent restaurants to try in Beirut. Nightlife is abundant and popular with both locals and visitors!