Ech Chqîf
in Mohafazat Mont-Liban, Lebanon
-
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (20 mi) -
Kiryat Shmona Airport (53 mi) -
Damascus International Airport (57 mi) - Ben Ya'akov Airport (70 mi)
- Haifa International Airport (91 mi)
- Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (99 mi)
-
King Hussein Air College (115 mi) - Amman-Marka International Airport (139 mi)
- Ben Gurion International Airport (145 mi)
- Queen Alia International Airport (156 mi)
- Byblos (Unesco heritage, 13 mi)
- Anjar (Unesco heritage, 19 mi)
- Baalbek (Unesco heritage, 24 mi)
- Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) (Unesco heritage, 24 mi)
- Ancient City of Damascus (Unesco heritage, 44 mi)
- Tyre (Unesco heritage, 59 mi)
- Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din (Unesco heritage, 62 mi)
- Old City of Acre (Unesco heritage, 83 mi)
- Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee (Unesco heritage, 92 mi)
- Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba (Unesco heritage, 101 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 33.973 and 35.786 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 33° 58' 23" and E 35° 47' 8"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Pound - LBP
- Spoken languages:
- Arabic, French, English, Armenian
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 02:20 PM (Monday)
- Timezone: Asia/Beirut
- UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:48 am and 7:19 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Lebanon.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Lebanon. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39
Delve into Ech Chqîf
Ech Chqîf in Mohafazat Mont-Liban is a town located in Lebanon about 18 mi (or 28 km) east of Beirut, the country's capital town.
Time in Ech Chqîf is now 02:20 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Beirut with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Ech Chqîf, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Lebanon is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Lebanon is Byblos in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), North-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jounieh, Zahle, Jbail, Jdaidet el Matn and Aaley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F
| Morning Temperature | 22°C / 71 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 24°C / 75 °F |
| Night Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 66% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
22°C (72 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
23°C (73 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
21°C (70 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, few clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Printania Palace
InterContinental Hotels MZAAR (MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA)
ONE TO ONE HOTEL - DHOUR CHOUEIR
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
48hours in Lebanon: Jeita, Harissa, Faraya, Mzaar, Dekwaneh...
http://www.NoGarlicNoOnions.com A journey around the Metn and Keserwan areas. An unforgettable adventure.
SnowBoard Kfardebian
Faraya Mzaar Kfardebian or Faraya-Mzaar, also known as Ouyoune el Simane or Aayoun Al Simane, is a ski area in Lebanon www.3ishBeirut.com www.3ishBeirut.org info@3ishbeirut.org ...
REBELS LEBANON - RFFR
REBELS LEBANON ride to San Antonio Hotel to celebrate the birth of a new chapter - REBELS BIKFAYA.
Ski in Lebanon - Jonction
3a emak
an old game that we use to play at school running to touch the other and then he run after you 2 of the student at school played it for 5 years,
Amazing harder Skiing Mzaar Kfardebian till Faqra Kfardebian with Jean Sakr & Norma Sakr
Lebanon Wind Power - Future Power www.fp-lebanon.com
Wind Turbine in lebanon - Zahle www.fp-lebanon.com.
Moussa's Bakery Baskinta: Lahme Beajine with Cheese
Lahme be Ajin with cheese, a local speciality and surely a must try.
A Local Speciality: Eggs Cooked in Yogurt (Shmamit bel Laban)
Shammed Bayd, Bel Laban ow Riz... Cooking in Baskinta.
Krikor Baskinta: Super Tasty Innovations for Breakfast (Kawarma, Eggs and Cheese)
Krikor, the king! I've had Manakish and Kawarma sandwiches but never one like this particular creation. Krikor is Baskinta's must visit.
Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners. 
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Faraya Mzaar Kfardebian
Faraya Mzaar Kfardebian is a ski area in Lebanon and the largest ski resort in the Middle East. It is located one hour away from Beirut, the capital of Lebanon ("Ski Liban"). It is also referred to as Ouyoune el Simane and more recently, Mzaar Kfardebian.
Cross of All Nations
The Cross of All Nations is a monumental cross located in Qanat Bakish, a locality close to the Lebanese town of Baskinta. The cross was built near a church dating back to 1898 on a land belonging to the Lebanese Maronite Order. At 73.8 metres tall, the Cross of All Nations is the largest illuminated cross in the world, it was inaugurated on September 13, 2010 on the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Ech Chqîf.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ash Shaqīf, Ech Chqîf
