Altitude: 10m
Distance from Beirut: 90km
Getting
to Naqoura
From Beirut, take Khalde Highway South passing through
Khalde, Damour, Naame, Saadiat, along the beautiful coast of the Mediterranean sea,
Saida, Sarafand, Khaizaran, Adloun, Sour, Naqoura.
Geography and Climate
Naqoura
is a small and beautiful town on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is located at the meeting point of three continents and, as such, has been the crossroads of many civilizations whose traces may still be seen today.
Naqoura
unparalleled natural splendor is enhanced by Lebanon's moderate, Mediterranean climate.
Lebanon enjoys about 300 days per year of sunshine.
The winter is mild on the coast and snowy in the mountains, while the summer
is hot on the coast and mild on the mountains. It is possible during the spring
months to ski in the mountains and swim on the coast in the same day!
Average Temperatures for
Naqoura in Centigrade
| MONTH |
NAQOURA |
| January |
13 |
| February |
14 |
| March |
16 |
| April |
18 |
| May |
22 |
| June |
25 |
| July |
27 |
| August |
28 |
| September |
26 |
| October |
24 |
| November |
19 |
| December |
16 |
The government offers incentives to attract foreign and domestic investment, including low income tax rates for individuals and corporations.
Education
Because Lebanon is a country where three languages are commonly spoken,
Naqoura has schools that teach in Arabic, French, and English.
Naqoura provides a wide variety of schools from which parents can choose, depending on which language of instruction they prefer.
Naqoura
Overview 