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Beirut
Lebanon · BEY
Mediterranean nightlife, mezze, and layers of hard history.
About
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2025, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.4 million, just under half of Lebanon's population, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in the Levant region and the sixteenth-largest in the Arab world. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.
Source: Wikipedia — Beirut (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- affordability · good
- hiking · good
- historical · good
- live music · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan62°F14d wet
- Feb62°F10d wet
- Mar66°F12d wet
- Apr72°F7d wet
- May78°F5d wet
- Jun83°F2d wet
- Jul88°F0d wet
- Aug88°F1d wet
- Sep86°F2d wet
- Oct81°F4d wet
- Nov74°F8d wet
- Dec66°F12d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Pigeon Rocks Boat Ride Beirut (Raouche Rocks)From $26 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Paragliding Trip Over Jounieh bayFrom $154 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Paragliding activity in LebanonFrom $135 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
PRIVATE Beirut Historical Walking Half Day TourFrom $93 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lebanon Tour Jeita Grotto -Harissa & Byblos Castle, pickup+GuideFrom $115 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Harissa Full-Day Tour from BeirutFrom $100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), about 5.2 mi away.
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