When you are in Lebanon, you want to enjoy everything the country provides. However, sometimes things can get expensive. For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to navigate the various events, restaurants, and activities one can attend without paying a lot of money.
Fortunately, Lebanon has a lot of things you can do while maintaining a budget! There is no reason to stay inside when the cash is low.
Traveln will help you find all the events and activities going on that you can do without spending a lot of money in the process.
Here is a list of things that you can do in Lebanon on a budget!
1- Evening Walk at the Corniche
Beirut’s famous Manara corniche can be an idyllic spot for tourists and locals as well as a casual place for groups of friends to hang out. You can even sip an affordable cup of tea or coffee, compliments of the numerous street vendors, as you enjoy the sunset .
Lebanon is a coastal country, so in addition to Beirut’s corniche, there are many Beuatiful and walker friendly corniches all across Lebanon’s west coast. You can find them if you are in Jounieh, Tripoli, Saida, Tyr, and many other places!
2- Enjoy Lebanon’s old Souks
From Tripoli to Saida, Lebanon’s old souks are bursting with life. Embrace the chaos of the narrow streets and support local producers. You can most certainly find traditional items and delicacies unique to each area.
You can simply walk in Lebanon’s numerous ancient souks without paying a dime, and enjoy the country’s history. However, be careful, these souks are flooded with gift shops, restaurants, and cafes that will tempt you to spend all the money you are trying to save!
3- Visit a Local Park
Public parks are perfect for a relaxing afternoon. You can walk your dogs, take your kids to play, exercise, and much more!
Although Beirut is not the greenest city in the world, there are several parks one could go to and enjoy for a walk or a picnik. Some of these parks are Horj Beirut Park, Sanayeh Park, Horj Tabet Park- Sin El-Fil, and Gebran Khalil Gebran Park.
4- Go to a Public Beach
Going to the beach should not be as expensive as the price charged by beach resorts. Fortunately in Lebanon, there are several public beaches that one can enjoy by only paying a very small fee.
The famous Tyre (Sour) beach in the South is one of those sandy destinations. This huge public beach is a destination for many Lebanese from across the whole country. It was even named one of the most beautiful beaches on the mediterranean.
In addition to Tyre, Lebanon has many public beaches one can go to such as in Beirut, Jounieh, Batroun and others!
5- Explore Lebanon’s Museums
Spend a few hours discovering and learning about Lebanon’s past by exploring the many Lebanese museums across the country. This is an invitation to reconnect with our roots and discover our culture and history again.
Lebanon’s history is rich and dates back to the 15th century b.c.. Many cultures have left their mark on Lebanon, and these points of history are preserved in Lebanon’s national museums.
In addition to the national museums, there are also soap museums, architecture museums, wax museums, and much more!