The Gorgeous Beirut, Lebanon

One wonders why Beirut is called the Paris of the east as there is neither a structure as magnificent as Eifel tower there nor is there some place as enjoyable as Shanz Elize. But if you ask this to a person that has been to Beirut then he will let you know the reason why they call it so. The reason is they both are beautiful, they both have friendly locals and their nightlife is second to none in their respective region. One more aspect that makes them resemble so much to each other is the romantic feel about these two cities. Beirut was once the most visited place in the region and its tourism industry was at its full swing as the ultimate vacation spot in the Middle East. But with the civil war that broke in the country in the 80’s and continued till 90’s shattered the tourist confidence. The situation has just started to improve as the tourist’s interest in this gorgeous city has started to return.

Beirut is well connected with the rest of the regional airports and there are quite a few European carriers that fly a cheap flight to Beirut. With the influx of tourists increasing with each passing year the once ailing tourism industry of Beirut in particular and Lebanon in general is seeing a revival with more and more hotels and resorts opening in the country. So finding an accommodation facility according to your needs will be an easy task now in Beirut. The biggest attraction of Beirut is its beaches that are bone white, soft and sandy and will provide you with an awesome relaxing or entertaining vacation. The waters around Beirut are lukewarm perfect for a swim and even better for scuba diving as they are rich in marine life.

You can get the snorkeling or scuba diving kits from the resorts along the beach that also provide the facility of hiring a yacht to take you to the deep sea for diving. The most famous of the Lebanese beaches in Corniche, that is usually flocked by the foreigners and locals. Apart from its scenic beauty and soft sand the cafes along this beach are its biggest attraction which serves the best cuisine of the entire Lebanon.

If you are interested in knowing the history of the city then you should head to the central Beirut that still has quite a few colonial and pre colonial era buildings. The most impressive of them all are the old mosques and churches that are there for more than 5 centuries now and you will still find them flocked with the worshipers. Beirut was also the greatest promoter of arts in the region and the marvelous pieces of arts in its galleries is evident to it. The locals of Beirut are some of the friendliest that you will ever find, they will always greet you with a wide smile on their faces and it is a custom in Lebanon to offer tea to the tourists.