Beirut Sights

  1. Horsh Beirut

    The 40,000-sq-metre pine forest on the edge of Beirut at Horsh Beiru , newly opened to the public, is a cool, deliciously green respite from the city with a playground for children.

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  2. Ramlet al-Bayda beach

    If you fancy a dip, this is the only public beach. Unfortunately, it's rather litter-strewn and predominantly male. A better option is one of the many private beach clubs. Though they're less about swimming and more about seeing-and-being-seen, they're convenient, well equipped (many with pleasant pools, bars, snack bars, dressing areas etc) and well maintained.

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  3. Sanayeh Public Garden

    To let off steam somewhere green, the Sanayeh Public Garden has bike hire and paved paths perfect for in-line skating.

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