Levant Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
geographic and cultural region consisting of the eastern Mediterranean between Anatolia and the Sinai Peninsula
About Levant
The Levant derives its name from Italianlevante, "rising", hinting at the direction the Sun rises. Originally it referred to all of the lands surrounding the Eastern Mediterranean or even anywhere east ofVenice, but the modern term is usually taken to mean the areas of Western Asia along or near the Mediterranean coast. The media might lead you to believe that the Levant is a volatile and unfriendly region; in fact, the opposite is true. While there are occasional confrontations throughout the region, tourism is big business and tourists are welcome with open arms. The dominant Arab culture's welcoming and hospitable attitude is a nice change from the sometimes indifferent cultures of European and Western countries. The region includes many wonderful and distinct cultural and ethnic grou
Levant Travel Guide Sections
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