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South Lebanon

Geographic region of Lebanon

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Overview

The Mount Amel Castles, which are in southern Lebanon, were inscribed as a in 2026.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Regular intercity transport buses (dubbed "Pullmans") serve as the main public transport between Beirut and Sidon and Tyre. The fare is LL1,500 (US$1) for a one-way trip from Beirut to Sidon.

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Getting around

The easiest way to get around outside urban areas is with a private rental car. 'Service' taxis are present, but not as pervasive or reliable.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

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Cities

Sidon

capital of the south and main coastal city

Jezzine

Jezzine is in South Lebanon.

Marjayoun

Marjayoun is in South Lebanon.

Tibnin

home to a Crusader castle

Tyre

another important coastal city

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Culture & history

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UnderstandSouthern Lebanon is a historian and archaeologist’s delight, with a history dating back to the Assyrians over 6,000 years ago.

TalkLike the rest of Lebanon, Arabic is the main spoken language. English and French are sometimes spoken in cities and larger towns.

Get inRegular intercity transport buses (dubbed "Pullmans") serve as the main public transport between Beirut and Sidon and Tyre. The fare is LL1,500 (US$1) for a one-way trip from Beirut to Sidon.

Get aroundThe easiest way to get around outside urban areas is with a private rental car. 'Service' taxis are present, but not as pervasive or reliable.

SeeThere are a few Crusader castles in Southern Lebanon - in Tibnin lie the ruins of Chateau Tibnin and in Arnoun you can find the ruins of Chateau Beaufort.

DoYou can visit the restaurants and enjoy the scenery but you must exercise caution.

Stay safeAlways be careful not to draw too much attention to avoid being targeted by pickpockets. Following common sense, it is advisable to carry only the essentials during any excursions.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "South Lebanon" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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