Beirut, cedars and great food, but a deep crisis and security risks.
For living19/100
For travel18/100
Key facts
Average net salary$400 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$650 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$10
Traveller daily budget$70 /day
Safety2/10
ClimateMediterranean
Avg summer temperature+31 °C
Avg winter temperature+13 °C
Best time to visitApril, May, June, September, October
Life expectancy77.9
Population5,849,421
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 45 countries
Places worth seeing
- National Museum of Beirut: Phoenician sarcophagi and mosaics.
- Raouché Pigeon Rocks: Sea arches and an evening stroll on the Corniche.
- Jeita Grotto: Karst caves with an underground river.
- Ancient Byblos: One of the world’s oldest towns, with a Crusader castle and harbour.
- Temples of Baalbek: The colossal Roman temples of Jupiter and Bacchus.
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