Every Sunday afternoon families will gather to the shoreline of Tripoli where the road meets the ocean and they walk on the sidewalk provided while the sun goes down. They'll be vendors with food, and bike rentals for those who want to ride. Its a peaceful and relaxing time, where some will sit at the cafe's smoke hookah and watch the sunset. Its a must for a sweet finish at the end of your day.
For outdoor activities, go to the beaches of Tripoli like: Miramar, Al Naoura, Palma Touristic Center and Las Perlas.
El Mina old town:
Inhabited since the 14th century b.c., el mina was ruled sequentially by persians, alexander the great's successors, the romans, mamluke muslims, turkish ottomans, and the french. as a result, the old town is filled with history, including mosques and churches, a caravan serail, a mamluk fortress, and souk traditional marketplaces.
Palm island reserves:
If you are enchanted by marine ecology, be sure to spend some time in the palm islands reserve, comprising three uninhabited islands located approximately 5km northwest of el mina. this mediterranean marine ecosystem provides a perfect breeding ground for the endangered green and loggerhead turtles, a nesting place for over 300 species of migratory birds including many rare and endangered species, and a home for the endangered mediterranean monk seal.
Zambo carnival:
Each year on the weekend preceding clean monday usually between march and april, hundreds of locals organize and participate in lively musical parades wearing pagan outfits and masks. the origin of this old tradition is unknown but some people link it to local greek families greek mardi gras. what ever the origin is, el mina is surely the only place in lebanon where you enjoy such an exotic experience.el mina tourism center