• Elias Louka, 67, a retired chef, tries his luck fishing for the pot on a beach in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters
    Elias Louka, 67, a retired chef, tries his luck fishing for the pot on a beach in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters
  • Boat maintenance in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters
    Boat maintenance in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters
  • The coastline around Batroun is a popular route for cyclists. Reuters
    The coastline around Batroun is a popular route for cyclists. Reuters
  • A day at the beach in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters
    A day at the beach in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters
  • Sunbathing in Batroun. Reuters
    Sunbathing in Batroun. Reuters
  • Beachgoers enjoy the sun in Batroun, a city with a population of about 45,000 in north Lebanon. Reuters
    Beachgoers enjoy the sun in Batroun, a city with a population of about 45,000 in north Lebanon. Reuters
  • The nightlife in Batroun attracts many tourists, as do the city's beaches. Reuter
    The nightlife in Batroun attracts many tourists, as do the city's beaches. Reuter
  • Diners admire the sunset in Batroun. Reuters
    Diners admire the sunset in Batroun. Reuters
  • Sunset in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters
    Sunset in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters
  • As in much of the Middle East, al fresco dining is popular in Batroun. Reuters
    As in much of the Middle East, al fresco dining is popular in Batroun. Reuters
  • A rooftop pub in Batroun. Reuters
    A rooftop pub in Batroun. Reuters

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