WHY STAY IN Byblos
Ancient Mediterranean living beside the sea.
Byblos combines one of the Mediterranean’s oldest historic centers with beaches, seafood, a walkable harbor, and easier daily life than Beirut.
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$1800
$4200
$1300
$650
$170
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$45
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26.7
13
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Long Stay Possible
v 30
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Limited
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Byblos, also known as Jbeil, is a historic coastal town north of Beirut with an ancient port, archaeological sites, stone lanes, restaurants, beaches, and a lively summer atmosphere. It offers a calmer and more compact lifestyle than the capital while remaining connected to Beirut’s hospitals, airport, and business network. Internet and utilities depend heavily on the exact building, and regional security conditions can change quickly. Byblos suits culture-focused couples, writers, diaspora residents, and remote workers with flexible plans and secure foreign-currency income.
Byblos
Lebanon / Middle East
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