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Tibninتبنين
Half a day for the three Crusader castles, then move on. Not a base: sleep in Tyre or Sidon.
Tibnin is a small hill town in South Lebanon with three Crusader castles – Toron, Dubieh and Maron – that form part of the Mount Amel Castles UNESCO tentative site. The town itself has few services. Most travellers visit as a half-day trip from Tyre or Sidon, then continue south or north.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- LBP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold and wet)
- Airport
- BEY
- Nights
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- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tibnin112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tibnin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollar cash is the backbone of payments: see Insurance & payments above.Lebanon-wide
- SafetySouth Lebanon has a history of conflict and periodic military activity.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 140 Red Cross ambulance · 175 Civil defence (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International (About 1.5 h drive; check security situation before travelling south.).
- Getting aroundWalking within the town; a car or taxi is needed to reach the three castles, which are spread over several kilometres.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (small café)US$1–2 (check)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Tyre to Tibnin (one way)US$15–25 (check)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entryFree (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Tyre or Sidon, a night, per personLBP 15
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Tyre or Sidon, a night, per roomLBP 60
- High-end bedDouble room in Tyre or Sidon, a night, per roomLBP 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LBP 20 · Mid LBP 50 · High LBP 100
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International (About 1.5 h drive; check security situation before travelling south.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tibnin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking within the town; a car or taxi is needed to reach the three castles, which are spread over several kilometres.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tyre
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car or taxi, about 30 min
Roman ruins and beach; combine with Tibnin for a full day.
Sidon
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or taxi, about 45 min
Sea castle, souk and soap museum.
Marjayoun
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car or taxi, about 20 min
Small town with a Crusader castle and views of the Litani River.
Jezzine
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car or taxi, about 1 h
Waterfall and mountain scenery; road conditions may vary.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tibnin centre
Very limited options; most visitors stay in Tyre or Sidon and day-trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- US$20–40 (check)
- Mid
- US$40–80 (check)
- High
- US$80+ (check)
Trip budget
| Double room in Tyre or Sidon1 × 1 night × LBP 60 | LBP 60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × LBP 50 | LBP 100 |
| Taxi from Tyre to Tibnin and back1 × LBP 40 · check | LBP 40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × LBP 10 | LBP 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LBP 22 |
| Trip total≈ LBP 121 per person per day, bed included | LBP 242 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (small café) | US$1–2 (check) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | US$5–10 (check) |
| Taxi from Tyre to Tibnin (one way) | US$15–25 (check) |
| Castle entry | Free (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your government's travel advice for South Lebanon before visiting.
- Castle sites are unstaffed and may be closed without notice; no entry fee known.
- No ATMs or exchange services confirmed in Tibnin – bring cash (USD or LBP).
- Mobile coverage is patchy in the hills; download maps offline.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Red Cross ambulance
- 140
- Civil defence
- 175
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Emergency
- Police112
- Red Cross ambulance140
- Civil defence175
Embassy
Most embassies are in Beirut; check your government's travel advice for consular services in South Lebanon.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Tyre → Tibnin: US$15–25 (check)
- Taxi Tibnin → Marjayoun: US$10–15 (check)
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marhaba)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- أين القلعة؟ — Where is the castle? (ayn al-qalaa?)
- أحتاج تاكسي — I need a taxi (ahtaj taksi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tibnin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold and wet)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each castle with verified access and opening status.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in Tibnin (check).
- Day-trip itineraries from Tyre and Sidon including Tibnin.
Sources
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