South Governorate district, Lebanon

Places to visit near Tyre

Tyre is a city in South Governorate district, Lebanon, home to about 135,204 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 churches. The must-see places are Tyre (1 km), Tyre Hippodrome (2 km) and Ruins of Tyre Necropolis (2 km).

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

Tyre at a glance

Location
South Governorate district, Lebanon
Population
about 135,204
Coordinates
33.2733° N, 35.1939° E
Places within 50 km
74 (45 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

Top places to visit near Tyre

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tyre: 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 Tyre

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tyre. The closest is Tyre (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tyre

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tyre. The closest is Aazeiz (14 km); the best-known is Toron Castle (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tyre

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tyre. The closest is Tyre Coast Nature Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Tyre

18 churches within 100 km of Tyre. The closest is Church of the Beatitudes (69 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tyre

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tyre. The closest is El Ghabisiya (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tyre

14 caves within 100 km of Tyre. The closest is Mghâret el Mchaabet (14 km); the best-known is Keshet Cave (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tyre

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tyre
  2. 1 km Tyre · heritage site, South Governorate
  3. 3 km Tyre Coast Nature Reserve · nature spot, South Governorate
  4. 2 km Tyre Hippodrome · heritage site, South Governorate
  5. 1 km Ruins of Tyre Necropolis · heritage site, South Governorate
  6. 13 km Phoenician Sanctuary of Kharayeb · sanctuary, South Governorate
  7. 14 km Back to Tyre

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How to reach Tyre

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tyre by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2881Tyre (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2452Aazeiz (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens425Tyre Coast Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Churches018Church of the Beatitudes (69 km)
    Mosques & dargahs317El Ghabisiya (38 km)
    Caves814Mghâret el Mchaabet (14 km)
    Museums214Lochamay Hageta'ot (45 km)
    Other attractions410عين عيتيت (16 km)
    Beaches & coast16Achziv National Park (33 km)
    Parks06Hecht Park (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Agmon HaHula (54 km)
    Buddhist sites02Bat Galim Casino (66 km)
    Waterfalls01Banias Waterfall (57 km)
    Treks01Lebanon Mountain Trail (72 km)

    Tyre: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tyre?

    Tyre (heritage site, about 1 km), Tyre Hippodrome (heritage site, about 2 km), Ruins of Tyre Necropolis (heritage site, about 2 km), Tyre Coast Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km), Phoenician Sanctuary of Kharayeb (sanctuary, about 14 km), Umm al-Amad (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 mosques & dargahs, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tyre?

    Tyre, about 1 km by road; Antipatros Sepulchre (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tyre?

    Aazeiz, about 14 km by road; Bāb al-Wādī (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tyre?

    Tyre Coast Nature Reserve, about 4 km by road; Yehiam Fortress National Park (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tyre?

    Start in Tyre, visit Tyre, then Tyre Coast Nature Reserve, then Tyre Hippodrome, then Ruins of Tyre Necropolis, then Phoenician Sanctuary of Kharayeb, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tyre?

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

    Towns near Tyre

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