South Governorate district, Lebanon

Places to visit near Sidon

Sidon is a city in South Governorate district, Lebanon, home to about 163,554 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are مسجد قطيش (1 km), Chhim (17 km) and Jabal Safi (22 km).

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Sidon, Lebanon
Sidon, South Governorate district, Lebanon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sidon at a glance

Location
South Governorate district, Lebanon
Population
about 163,554
Coordinates
33.5575° N, 35.3715° E
Places within 50 km
79 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Sidon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sidon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Sidon

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sidon. The closest is Sidon Land Castle (1 km); the best-known is Chhim (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sidon

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sidon. The closest is El Bahsassa (2 km); the best-known is Jabal Safi (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Sidon

16 churches within 100 km of Sidon. The closest is Cathedral of St Elias (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sidon

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sidon. The closest is مسجد قطيش (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sidon

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sidon. The closest is Shouf Cedar Biosphere Reserve Limit (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Sidon

8 museums within 100 km of Sidon. The closest is Sidon Soap Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sidon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sidon
  2. 1 km Sidon Land Castle · heritage site, South Governorate
  3. 1 km Fakhreddine II Palace · palace, South Governorate
  4. 1 km مسجد قطيش · mosque or dargah, South Governorate
  5. 17 km Chhim · heritage site, Mount Lebanon Governorate
  6. 16 km Cathedral of St Elias · church, South Governorate
  7. 1 km Back to Sidon

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    Within 15 km of Sidon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sidon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3372Sidon Land Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints728El Bahsassa (2 km)
    Churches1216Cathedral of St Elias (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs713مسجد قطيش (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Shouf Cedar Biosphere Reserve Limit (41 km)
    Museums68Sidon Soap Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions26Sidon Synagogue (1 km)
    Caves15Mghâret Ghantoûs (4 km)
    Parks55Sidon Municipal Park (5 km)
    Beaches & coast13منارة صيدا (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Qaraaoun Lake (39 km)
    Treks11Lebanon Mountain Trail (41 km)
    Waterfalls01Banias Waterfall (57 km)
    Temples01Temple of the Obelisks (84 km)
    Buddhist sites01Monastery Saint Maron (90 km)

    Sidon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sidon?

    مسجد قطيش (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Chhim (heritage site, about 17 km), Sidon Land Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Cathedral of St Elias (church, about 1 km), Fakhreddine II Palace (palace, about 1 km), Sidon Soap Museum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sidon?

    79 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 7 mosques & dargahs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sidon?

    Sidon Land Castle, about 1 km by road; Fakhreddine II Palace (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sidon?

    El Bahsassa, about 2 km by road; Dahr el Aouq (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sidon?

    Cathedral of St Elias, about 1 km by road; Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Sidon (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sidon?

    Start in Sidon, visit Sidon Land Castle, then Fakhreddine II Palace, then مسجد قطيش, then Chhim, then Cathedral of St Elias, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sidon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sidon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sidon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.