The Corniche of Beirut is a beautiful promenade that stretches alongside the Mediterranean Sea in the Capital of Lebanon. It offers a stunning view of the city's skyline and the clear waters of the sea below. It was my favourite location to take photos in Beirut, offering both great street photography opportunities and beautiful sunsets. Click through the following slideshow to view some of my favourite images from the Corniche Beirut:
The Corniche of Beirut stretches for nearly five miles along the coastline of the Lebanese Capital. It is the perfect place for a leisurely walk or jog, offering stunning views of the sea and the city skyline. The Corniche is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops to explore. I found Sundays were a particularly good day for documenting the Lebanese lifestyles with lots of families heading to the Corniche. Likewise late afternoon was a great time to visit, not only for the golden hour and sunset possibilities but also for the increase of activity at that time of day. Make sure you capture the crazy locals who dive into the sea below, and the old fishermen who line the rocky coastline. After the sun has done its thing turning the sky into beautiful shades of orange, yellow and pink, wait around for some great night photography. Street vendors line the Corniche when the sun goes down, and stunning photographs can be taken of Beirut with the City skyline lit up in the background.
The Corniche is also steeped in history, with several monuments and landmarks to visit, including the iconic Pigeon Rocks and the Martyrs' Statue. The summits of Mount Lebanon can be seen on the Eastern side and to the North of Pigeon Rocks you can see the old Ferris Wheel that is still active today. Whether you're an amateur or professional photographer, the Corniche of Beirut is a fantastic place for taking a variety of different images.
I have fond memories of my time in Beirut and especially exploring the Corniche, you can read my earlier blog on travel photography in Beirut here. If you have some time to travel within Lebanon I highly recommend you visit Tripoli in the North of the country. My photography from the Beirut Corniche are available for license via Getty Images here. More of my travel photography can be found on my Instagram, and my Flickr account.