Byblos
Travel guide

Byblos

One of the world's oldest cities

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$100/day📍 Lebanon

About Byblos

A continuously inhabited port for 7,000 years — a Crusader castle over ancient ruins, a picturesque old harbour and souk, seafood restaurants, and a buzzing summer scene.

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⭐ Things to do in Byblos

Byblos Castle & ruinsOld harbourSouks & wax museumSt. John-Marc ChurchBeach clubsPhoenician royal tombsByblos Fossil shopAdonis Valley nearby

🍽️ What to eat in Byblos

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Lebanese mezzeFresh seafoodManakishArak

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable old town; a car or taxi from Beirut (~40 min).

💡 Local tip

Explore the layered ruins, then eat seafood at the tiny ancient harbour at sunset.

🛡️ Safety

Check current advisories before travel; conditions can change. Tourist sites are generally welcoming.

🌙 Nightlife

Famous summer beach clubs and harbour bars.

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