Lebanon Tourism

South Lebanon is a historian and archaeologist's delight, with a history dating back to the Assyrians over 6,000 years ago. The region's rolling hills sloping down to sandy Mediterranean beaches are dotted with Biblical sites, Roman and Phoenician ruins, remnants of the Crusades, and the major Phoenician trading centers of Saida (Sidon) and Sour (Tyre). The ancient cities of the region are like one-stop-shops to explore the ancient civilizations and history of the Mediterranean, with remnants of Egyptian, Assyrian, Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and Ottoman civilizations.

While South Lebanon's historical sites can easily keep you busy, the area has a number of other attractions, including the pristine beaches south of Sour (Tyre) and the rare opportunity to snorkel or dive among long-submerged Phoenician and Roman ruins near the ancient cities of Saida (Sidon) and Sour (Tyre). Culture-lovers will enjoy exploring bustling Ottoman-era souks, and everyone can relax after a long day at seafood restaurants overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Lebanon Tourism