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Meera Shamma

Life Is A Beach: Here Are The Beaches That Are Open Around Lebanon

Spring has sprung, and in true Lebanese fashion it already feels like summer. Most of Lebanon’s big beaches only open during the summer months, but a few of Lebanon’s finest beaches are open all year round. If you wake up one morning in the next few weeks to a beautifully sunny day, why not pack a beach bag and head to one of these stunning beaches for a premature kick off to the summer season – and to avoid the dreaded reveal of your pasty white skin in a bikini when the season officially arrives.


Sporting Club Beach, Beirut


Beloved by our parents’ generation and ours alike, Sporting Club is one of Beirut’s most authentically Lebanese beaches. If you live in Beirut and slept in too late on a Saturday morning, just know that it’s never too late in the day to pass by Sporting. Walk in at any time on a sunny day in March, and you’re guaranteed to be shocked at the fact that its most loyal customers have already managed to perfect a beautifully bronze tan. It’s never too early for suntans at Sporting! Bask in the sunshine, jump into the sea, and munch on a scrumptious taouk sandwich for an early dose of Lebanon’s most beloved season: summer.


Loco Beach Resort, Batroun


True to its name, things can get a little crazy at Loco Beach. Get there early in the morning and grab a lounge chair by the sea. By the time you start to feel a little too sun-kissed, the music will start playing and you’ll find yourself at a impromptu beach party. Jump in the pool and order a drink or two and enjoy the good vibes at this northern escape. If you’re hungry, you’re in luck, because they serve delicious Lebanese cuisine and seafood at their restaurant upstairs.


Tyre Public Beach, Tyre


Not only is it open to the public, Lebanon’s Tyre Beach is known to many as the most beautiful beach in Lebanon, and the cleanest! With no entry fee, tourists and locals alike admire this natural beach for its soft white sand and unaltered crisp blue shore, with the water as clear as it gets when it comes to Lebanese beaches. Why not turn a road trip into a beach day? The route is as scenic as they come, just follow the sea to the south and you’ll end up at Lebanon’s most picturesque shoreline.


Lazy B, Jiyyeh


Lazy B is the perfect escape for anyone planning a lazy beach day getaway. This dreamy beach features a sandy shore, three natural creeks, and two dazzling swimming pools for you to choose from. With green spaces for you to rest, eternal windows of sunshine, and one of the most dazzling sunsets you’ll see in Lebanon, Lazy B is a must-visit destination. The perfect mix of luxury and adventure, Lazy B is truly something special.


Pierre & Friends, Batroun


Internationally known as one of the best beach bars in the world, Pierre and Friends is vivaciously dynamic. Calm beach bar by day, and bustling party bar by night, you can have a day of everything when at this Batroun hotspot. You’ll find lounge chairs sprawled along rocks and sand, where you can enjoy a bite of Lebanese food with your feet dangling in the water while sipping on your favorite beach drink.


The Joining, 1.5 km south of Batroun


Technically a restaurant, Joining is one of Batroun’s hidden gems. It rests among natural rocks that enclose a harbor, making this venue a rustic ode to Lebanon’s true beauty. Enjoy fresh seafood, delectable mezze, and a cocktail (or two) on the water for a fun-filled sunny day with friends. Relax on the natural rocks after your meal and you’ll be tempted to strip down to your swimsuit and jump into the sea once you see everyone around you doing it. Entrance to the beachside is free, which is a rarity in Lebanon, so be sure to make use of this spot before it gets too packed closer to the summer season.


Puncho Beach Resort, Amchit


Another hidden gem, Puncho Beach is affordable and relaxing. The beach features several docks that are extended into the sea, so you and your friends can get some privacy while sitting over the crystal blue water. Enjoy the serenity and the vitamin-filled rays at this serene spot in Amchit.


Chez Fouad, Anfeh


Our favorite Anfeh escape, the atmosphere at Chez Fouad is lively and uplifting. Reserve a table for in advance for a scrumptious seafood lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon dancing to their feel-good tunes and taking spontaneous dives into the sea.

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