Lebanon 🇱🇧 | Travel Guide for a Free & Easy Trip to Beirut 📷

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon 🇱🇧, is located along the Mediterranean Sea. With its azure waters and exotic architecture ⛪, it’s perfect for a leisurely three-day stay. ☎ Internet A 6GB data plan costs $44—not worth it if you're only staying 2-3 days. Free Wi-Fi is available at hotels 🏨, Starbucks, and restaurants. 🚗 Airport Transport I haggled a taxi to the city center down to $20 (some bloggers got it for $10). For the return trip, Uber costs around $5. 🏨 Hotel I stayed at Regis Hotel for $30/day—no AC, only a fan, but it’s close to the beach. Nearby, there’s a large supermarket (Urban Market) and a McDonald's. Recommended Attractions: 1. Baalbek Temple Entrance fee: 100W LBP ($1 ≈ 93K LBP). Take a minibus from Cola Station (ticket: 40W LBP, 3-hour ride). A must-visit Roman-era archaeological site. 2. Teleferique du Liban Cable car round-trip: 48.5W LBP. Offers stunning views of the bay. Take a minibus near the Daoura overpass (ticket: 5W LBP). Two churches ⛪ await at the mountaintop. 3. Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque & Surroundings An iconic mosque 🕌 surrounded by several churches ⛪. The area is great for exploring local streets and shopping. 4. Raouche Rocks (Pigeon Rocks) Beirut’s famous landmark. Pro tip: Visit the nearby Starbucks for a Mediterranean view—perfect for a relaxing morning. 5. Zaitunay Bay Walk northwest from the yacht club to reach the seaside promenade. A great spot for a stroll, with many locals fishing 🎣. 6. Seaside Sunset 🌆 The 4-km coastal walk from Pigeon Rocks to McDonald’s is lined with sunbathers and cliff divers. Best sunset spot: The seaside near McDonald's ☀. 7. American University of Beirut Right by the sea—worth visiting for its academic and cultural vibe. 8. National Museum of Beirut Due to power issues, it’s only open from 10 AM to 2 PM daily. #Lebanon #Beirut #TravelGuide #SeasidePhotography #Mediterranean #LebaneseCuisine #MiddleEast #MiddleEasternFood