Ech Chqîf
in Mohafazat Mont-Liban, Lebanon

Noteable things around
Location Summary
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: 03:47 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Beirut
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 4:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Lebanon in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,2 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

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 03:47 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Beirut with an UTC offset of 2 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: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 18th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

21°C (69 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Printania Palace

Address
2,0 mi
Chahine Ashkar Str.
114850 Broummana
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


InterContinental Hotels MZAAR (MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA)

Address
2,3 mi
Ouyoun El Simane,Kfardebiane
00000 MZAAR
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ONE TO ONE HOTEL - DHOUR CHOUEIR

Address
6,1 mi
DHOUR CHOUEIR SQUARE
DHOUR CHOUEIR
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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...

Published: October 04, 2014
Length: 15:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions

http://www.NoGarlicNoOnions.com A journey around the Metn and Keserwan areas. An unforgettable adventure.


SnowBoard Kfardebian

Published: October 29, 2014
Length: 52:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 3ishbeirut

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

Published: July 31, 2014
Length: 32:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Istambouly

REBELS LEBANON ride to San Antonio Hotel to celebrate the birth of a new chapter - REBELS BIKFAYA.


Ski in Lebanon - Jonction

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 12:47 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: bachmhnds


3a emak

Published: November 27, 2008
Length: 31:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: toufic khreich

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

Published: March 26, 2015
Length: 54:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: charbel sakr


Lebanon Wind Power - Future Power www.fp-lebanon.com

Published: June 27, 2009
Length: 19:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sroumie

Wind Turbine in lebanon - Zahle www.fp-lebanon.com.


Moussa's Bakery Baskinta: Lahme Beajine with Cheese

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 12:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions

Lahme be Ajin with cheese, a local speciality and surely a must try.


A Local Speciality: Eggs Cooked in Yogurt (Shmamit bel Laban)

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 50:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions

Shammed Bayd, Bel Laban ow Riz... Cooking in Baskinta.


Krikor Baskinta: Super Tasty Innovations for Breakfast (Kawarma, Eggs and Cheese)

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 21:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions

Krikor, the king! I've had Manakish and Kawarma sandwiches but never one like this particular creation. Krikor is Baskinta's must visit.


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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.

Located at 34.0111, 35.8248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Lebanon, Ski areas and resorts in Lebanon, Sport in Lebanon

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.

Located at 33.9656, 35.8281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Christianity in Lebanon, Monuments and memorials in Lebanon, Places of worship in Lebanon, Monumental crosses


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ash Shaqīf, Ech Chqîf