Place to see: Sidon, Lebanon, Sidon, Lebanon

About this place:

Sidon ("Saïda," in Arabic) is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate of Lebanon, on the Mediterranean coast, about 40 km (25 mi.) north of Tyre and 40 km (25 mi.) south of the capital, Beirut. Its name means a fishery. Its a city of 200,000 inhabitants mainly of the Muslim Sunni sect with a Greek Catholic minority.

Known to be the fishing center of Lebanon, Sidon is an old fashioned city like Tripoli and is very popular for the cultivation of most of the country's fruits including bananas, mangoes, apples, and other fruits not found anywhere else in Lebanon.

In addition, Sidon serves as a strategic oil pipeline terminal that extends from Iraq and Saudi Arabia to other recipient countries. Sidon’s nightlife is spiced with Arabic music, dancing, and traditional entertainment. Sidon is home to many delightful, mouth-watering Arabic sweets stores, which dot the souks (markets).