Zahle
Known across Lebanon as "the City of Wine and Poetry," Zahle is a city in the Beqaa Valley of eastern Lebanon, sitting at the junction of Mount Lebanon and the valley floor at high elevation. Its riverside restaurants and cafés draw visitors from across the region, and the city has a long reputation for its arak and pleasant mountain climate. Established in the 18th century as a predominantly Greek Catholic settlement, it remains the capital of Beqaa Governorate.
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- Population78,145
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
Zahle: quick answers
Where is Zahle?
Zahle is in Lebanon, about 37 km23 miles in a straight line from Beirut.
How do you get to Zahle?
The nearest airport is Beirut (BEY), about 1 hr 30 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zahle?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C38°F. The wettest month is January, with about 112 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zahle?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 27 restaurants, 10 cafés and 24 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zahle?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sidon, Deir el Ahmar and Aanjar.