Turkish bath Beirut's last operating public bath the Al-Nouzha Bath, located in Basta Tahta, portrays a real glimpse of old Beirut. Although unconventional in appearance, the scrub-down you get is authentic not to mention the sauna, steam room and massage. Sports Beirut's Golf Club is open to foreign visitors who can use the 9-hole golf course, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts for a modest fee. Those who are interested horses racing will enjoy Beirut's racetrack, where purebred Arabians run every Sunday. Along Beirut's shores are many resort complexes, beaches and swimming clubs with aquatic amusements and sports on offer.
More exercise is available at a number of health clubs in the city.
Its most famous landmark is Pigeon Rocks, huge formations that stand like sentinels off the coast. The shores near Pigeon Rocks have yielded the oldest evidence we have of human existence on the site of Beirut. One can find various restaurants in Raouche that serve local or foreign cuisine, while cliff-side cafes offer a good range of snacks. Walking and jogging are the preferred pastimes on this seaside promenade. Whatever you may need or want is almost sure to be available in the shops and street markets of Beirut.