Guidebook for Bqosta
Food Scene
Tawlet Saida is just across the Saida port in the old Lebanese style stone house. The atmosphere is very nice and clean. They serve Arabic food prepared by local chefs as well as drinks and sweets, plus you can buy local products on the first floor.
Tawlet Saida
Tawlet Saida is just across the Saida port in the old Lebanese style stone house. The atmosphere is very nice and clean. They serve Arabic food prepared by local chefs as well as drinks and sweets, plus you can buy local products on the first floor.
Mido's Sandwiches
You can taste one of the best sandwiches and burgers in Saida at this little gem.
Kanaan Sweets
Al Awali BridgeOne of the most famous sweet shops from Saida.
Arts & Culture
Old soap factory turned into soap museum. Tour in Arabic, English or French is available. Don't miss their beautiful boutique with unique soap products (a bit pricey though!) and cafe next to it. They have clean bathrooms, so it's a good place to take a break if you are tired of walking around.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Soap Museum
Old soap factory turned into soap museum. Tour in Arabic, English or French is available. Don't miss their beautiful boutique with unique soap products (a bit pricey though!) and cafe next to it. They have clean bathrooms, so it's a good place to take a break if you are tired of walking around.
Ottoman style palace & museum. You can observe beautiful ceiling and tile works.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Dabane Palace / Debbane Palace Museum / Musee Historique de Saida
Ottoman style palace & museum. You can observe beautiful ceiling and tile works.
Sightseeing
Historical fortress on the sea built by crusaders in 13th centuries. Good place for a little walk and pictures.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Sidon Deniz Kalesi
Historical fortress on the sea built by crusaders in 13th centuries. Good place for a little walk and pictures.
Caravanserai built in the 17th century. They occasionally host events but you can go inside and take picture even if there's no events. (for free)
Khan al-Franj
Caravanserai built in the 17th century. They occasionally host events but you can go inside and take picture even if there's no events. (for free)
Hajj Baha'a Deen Hariri Masjid Complex
Landmark mosque in Saida
Getting Around
Buses & mini-vans from Beirut stop here. And you can take the same to go back to Beirut.
Nejmeh Square
Buses & mini-vans from Beirut stop here. And you can take the same to go back to Beirut.
Cabs Taxi
Closest taxi company from our place. You can WhatsApp them to call taxi at (+961) 71244311
Parks & Nature
Great for walking and jogging along the coast. You can rent a bicycle, buy some snacks from the street vendors and swim at the public beach for free.
Courniche El Baher
Courniche El BaherGreat for walking and jogging along the coast. You can rent a bicycle, buy some snacks from the street vendors and swim at the public beach for free.
Essentials
Samir Pharmacy
Nearest pharmacy (walking distance) from our place
Sharhabil Supermarket
Landmark supermarket in Bqosta area. Just down the hill from our place