{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/lebanon/byblos","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:17:39.517Z","place":{"city":"Byblos","country":"Lebanon","countryCode":"LB","lat":34.12111,"lon":35.64806},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":51,"label":"Very Negative","summary":"The overwhelming government advisories and news reports indicate a severely negative sentiment regarding safety for travelers in Lebanon, directly impacting the perception of safety in cities like Byblos.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":20,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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significant security concerns. While Byblos itself may not be the direct focus of conflict, the overall situation in the country poses a severe risk to visitors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Byblos is unavailable, Lebanon's overall crime index and political instability suggest a moderate risk of robbery, particularly in less secure areas or during times of unrest."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded tourist areas in Byblos could present a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching, as is common in many historical cities."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Areas with political tensions or protests (general)","Areas with reported crime spikes (if any emerge)"],"scams":["While specific scams targeting tourists in Byblos are not detailed in the provided information, general scams in tourist areas worldwide can include inflated prices, fake goods, and petty theft.","Given the political and economic climate, be wary of any unsolicited offers of assistance or deals that seem too good to be true."],"zones":[{"name":"Old Souk","level":"caution","note":"Historic area, popular with tourists, but petty crime can occur."},{"name":"Byblos Castle","level":"caution","note":"Major tourist site, generally safe but be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Marina","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with restaurants and shops, exercise vigilance."},{"name":"Residential Areas","level":"caution","note":"Varies greatly; some areas may have higher crime rates, especially after dark."},{"name":"Coastal Road","level":"caution","note":"Can be busy; be aware of traffic and opportunistic theft."}]}}