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 Tyre Coast: Practical Information

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Tyre Coast Nature Reserve is open to visitors year-round. Visitors are only allowed in the conservation zone from 8:00 till 17:00. To visit this zone on Sunday, tourists must call beforehand: +961-(0)7-351341. The touristic recreation zone is always open for visitors.

ENTRANCE FEE

There is no entrance fee, but donations for the management of the reserve are welcome.
 

   


SAFETY REGULATIONS & PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

Visitors are encouraged to abide by the ethos: Take only memories, leave only footprints. Stay on officially designated trails. Cutting across and between trails can cause severe environmental damage and can be dangerous.

 The following are NOT allowed inside the reserve:

Smoking, campfires, or starting any type of fire Hunting
Tree or shrub cutting Collection of any flora or fauna
Littering Pets
Camping (except for the touristic zone)

FACILITIES

INFORMATION CENTER
The information center is open Monday–Saturday from 8:00 to 14:00. Brochures and trail maps are distributed here.

TOILETS
No public toilets are available during the winter. In the summer, several kiosks located in the public beaches close to the reserve sell food and drinks. These kiosks have toilets that can be used by visitors.

REST AREA
There are no officially designated rest areas, but during the summer visitors can rest and take refreshment at the kiosks.

WHAT TO BRING
In the summer, visitors should come equipped with bathing suits, sunscreen, clothing and hats for UV protection against the sun, and a camera and binoculars.

   
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