Ksar Akil, Beirut
#65 among attractions in Beirut
Facts and practical information
Beirut Lebanon
Ksar Akil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Jeita Grotto, Baabdat, Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum, Haret ech Cheikh.
- 3.1 miNENatural attraction, Cave
Jeita Grotto, Jounieh
81 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque mountains of Lebanon lies the Jeita Grotto, an extraordinary system of two separate, but interconnected, limestone caves. Located in the city of Jounieh, just 18 kilometers north of the capital Beirut, these caverns present a hidden...
- 4.5 miSEArea
Baabdat, Beirut
114 min walk • Baabdat is a charming town located in the mountains, near the capital of Lebanon, Beirut. Known for its beautiful landscapes and tranquil lifestyle, it attracts both Lebanese residents and foreign tourists seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
- 2.9 miNENatural history museum, Museum
Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum, Jounieh
75 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque seaside city of Jounieh, Lebanon, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum offers a unique window into the rich biodiversity of the Mediterranean and the local Lebanese ecosystems. This educational museum is dedicated to the preservation...
- 4.3 miNEArchaeological site
Haret ech Cheikh, Jounieh
109 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jounieh, a coastal city in Lebanon, lies the historic quarter known as Haret ech Cheikh. This area, rich with cultural heritage, offers a glimpse into the traditional Lebanese way of life, set against the backdrop of modern urban development.
- 3 miSETown, Area
Brummana, Beirut
76 min walk • Brummana is a town in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate in Lebanon. It is located east of Beirut, overlooking the capital and the Mediterranean. Brummana has long been a summer destination for visitors and locals. It is also the green lung of the region, with many pine trees lining its streets.
- 4.5 miWShopping, Shopping district
Mar Mikhaël, Beirut
115 min walk • Mar Mikhaël is a residential and commercial upper class neighborhood in the Medawar district of Beirut, Lebanon. It is a fashionable area with cafes, restaurants, art galleries, bakeries and shops. The neighborhood is named after the Maronite Catholic Church of St. Michael, which is located on Rue Pharoun.
- 3.5 miSTown, Archaeological site
Beit Mery, Beirut
91 min walk • Beit Mery is a Lebanese town overlooking the capital Beirut. The town has been a summer mountain resort since the times of the Phoenicians and later the Romans. The name derives from Aramaic and means "The house of my Lord".
- 3.2 miNETown, Area
Jeita, Jounieh
81 min walk • Jeita is a town and municipality located in the Keserwan District of the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon. The town is about 20 kilometres north of Beirut. It has an average elevation of 380 meters above sea level and a total land area of 290 hectares. Jeita's inhabitants are Maronites.
- 4.6 miSWArea
Sin el Fil, Beirut
118 min walk • Sin el-Fil is a suburb east of Beirut in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon.
- 0.8 miWArchaeological site
Ras El Kelb, Beirut
21 min walk • Ras El Kelb is a truncated seaside cave and Paleolithic settlement located on the low-lying coast of Lebanon, 8 km north of Beirut. It is one of the oldest habitations found in the country. Rescue excavations were carried out in 1959 by Dorothy Garrod and G. Henri-Martin.
- 4.5 miETown, Area
Bikfaya, Beirut
115 min walk • Bikfaya is a town in the Matn District region of Mount Lebanon. Its stone houses with red-tiled roofs resting amidst pine and oak forests make Bikfaya one of the most sought-after suburbs of Beirut and one of Lebanon's most popular summer resorts.