Villages & Landscapes in Lebanon

Social networks have participated in a certain way in the digital rebirth of #Liban, which thanks to talented photographers, and the famous tag #livelovelebanon, has been able to rise from its ashes in terms of international image.
To honor these content creators, who are probably the best current ambassadors of the Land of the Cedars, here is our ranking of the best Instagram accounts to follow to discover Lebanon through the prism of magnificent photos.

The village of Yahchouch is one of the 7 villages surrounding the Jabal Moussa nature reserve, part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve network. Etymologically, the word Yahchouch comes from the Syriac Aramaic and means "The wounded god", in reference to the Syriac God Adonis who died in the Ibrahim River which passes through the village of Yahchouch. Moreover, speaking of the Ibrahim River, we can admire it from the Yahchouch valley, as evidenced by the photos of exceptional beauty. It is also possible to reach Lake Chouane from Yahcouch, to extend the visit. Here are some photos of this magnificent region. See this post on Instagram A post shared by Libshop, healthy lebanese food (@libshop.paris)

Welcome to Jounieh, the Lebanese city par excellence: it concentrates sports activities, clubbing, picturesque landscapes, sea, mountains, and more... Located just 20 km north of Beirut, Jounieh is a coastal city with unique features. Ideally located below a 550 meter mountainous promontory, it charms visitors with its landscape worthy of the most beautiful postcards. It even has a “U” shaped bay, unique in the world. Jounieh is home to a huge statue of the virgin called Our Lady of Lebanon. She is to the Lebanese what Christ the King of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro is to the Brazilians. It's a perfect place to look out over Jounieh Bay from a colorful egg-shaped gondola. The city of Jounieh also hosts the largest casino in Lebanon and the entire Middle East. It is located north of the city. It is also in Jounieh that we find the Lebanese Heritage Museum where many cultural and historical objects are exhibited. Located on the seaside, the Jounieh region stands out for its green waters on the shore and darker waters in the distance. It features a fascinating multicolored landscape composed essentially

The Gouffre des Trois Ponts, or Gouffre de Baatara, is an incredible waterfall 250 meters deep and 260 meters wide, located not far from the village of Balaa, and dug by water for millions of years. I discovered this place during an eco-tourist expedition with the Vamos Todos club (which I recommend), far from the hubbub of Beirut nightlife and to enjoy what is most beautiful in Lebanon: the nature. So we left on a bus and after a few hours of traveling in a festive and good-natured atmosphere, we arrived in Taanourine. A few minutes walk from the bus, we discovered this impressive chasm. A panorama that left us speechless. The group then organized themselves to begin the festivities. At the end of a walk across these three stacked bridges, we divided into three groups for three different activities: climbing, abseiling and ziplining. An unforgettable day, experienced thanks to Vamos Todos, and their superb vision of ecotourism in Lebanon. After some strong sensations and a lot of physical exertion, we rested at the beginning of the afternoon, before

Bcharreh el arz A mystical and picturesque place that we have already had the opportunity to describe over and over again in this guide, this place transports you so much… See this publication on Instagram A publication shared by Muhammed Al Aysh (@mhamadalaysh) Ward w habak A restaurant located about 20 minutes from Tripoli, with a breathtaking view… See this post on Instagram A post shared by Ward w habak (@wardwhabak) See this post on Instagram A post shared by Rosy (@rosehaddad_j) Titans Batroun As its name suggests, this wonderful place located in Batroun, Lebanon will allow you to sip cocktails while admiring the magnificent view of the Lebanese coastline and the sunset. Ideal for a festive moment with friends, or a very romantic evening... See this post on Instagram A post shared by 🏙Hello_rooftops (@hello_rooftops) See this post on Instagram A post shared by ERIC TABCHARANY (@erictabcharany) See this post on Instagram A publication shared by Manwella (@manuella.hachem) The Bevview “A place where sky meets earth”, according to what we can read on the Internet. This magical place brings together a restaurant, a bar and offers a breathtaking view. Located in Qanat Bakish,

Visiting Lebanon without going to Bcharré to discover the famous Cedar Forest would be an outrage on the region's heritage. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cedars of God forest still contains a few cedars, emblems of Lebanon. Walking among these natural monuments provides an exceptional feeling. The forest, located 2 hours from Beirut, constitutes a real place of pilgrimage for many Lebanese who live abroad. Victim of massive deforestation, the Lebanese mountain has managed to preserve a green space, where this exceptional site currently stands. The Cedars of God forest sits atop Mount Lebanon, a mountain range that fits perfectly into a breathtaking landscape. The place often receives many visitors from different countries around the world, but especially Lebanese living abroad. The cedar is a national symbol. The tree also adorns the country's flag. It impresses visitors with the length of its needles which can reach 3 to 3.5 cm. It has female cones that can reach up to 10 cm long. Long a victim of felling, this splendid tree would, according to legend, allow

Small villages with typically Lebanese architecture, numerous hiking trails suitable for all levels, the largest protected area in Lebanon invites you to discover the cedar forest, carefully guarded in the Barouk nature reserve, at 1170 m altitude . A magical place which extends over an area of 500 km², sheltering more than three million trees (oak, juniper, pine) and three large cedar forests: Aain Zhalta-Bmahray, Barouk and Maasser El-Chouf. From the Cedar Mountain, panoramic views of the Bekaa Valley and Lake Qaraoun are available to you to the East. And to the West, the expanse of blue ocean of the Mediterranean. You will also not fail to notify the presence of an artificial lake, specially created by Japan, to extinguish a possible fire. An impressive variety of fauna and flora makes up the Cèdres du Chouf reserve including: 500 species of plants, 200 species of birds and 32 species of wild animals (wolves, lynx, gazelles, hyenas, etc.) Mainly appreciated for its impressive cascades and waterfalls, the Cèdres nature reserve is also popular for its thousand-year-old trees, over 2000 years old. Nearly 25,000 visitors visit the site each year, as well

Welcome to the Libshop Travel Guide, the guide to the best places to visit in Lebanon by Libshop. Today, I'm taking you to Ehden, and more precisely to the 1850.btelaya campsite, where you can eat and sleep under the stars in a simply sublime place. See this post on Instagram A post shared by ألف وتمانمية وخمسين 1850 (@1850.btelaya) Btelaya is a piece of nature nestled at an altitude of 1850m – hence the name of the campsite – in the magnificent region of Ehden, where a farm was installed by an ancient Lebanese family. Since then, the grandchildren have decided to make this region known and launched a project halfway between a lodge and a campsite. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🐺🐾 شربل يوسف مارون الدويهي (@charbeldouaihyy) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ألف وتمانمية وخمسين 1850 (@ 1850.btelaya) The idea was to perpetuate the traditions of their elders, by allowing a reconnection to nature, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. In Btelaya, you can camp but also just stop by to discover the local and organic products that the lodge offers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ألف وتمانمية وخمسين 1850 (@1850.btelaya)

Want a legendary discovery in Lebanon, mixing geological knowledge and visual pleasure? Visit the Jeita Cave, a true Lebanese gem that is the pride of the locals and the passion of tourists. Located 18 km north of Beirut, in the Nahr el-Kelb valley, the Jeita Cave is home to marvelous natural sculptures. Discovered in 1836 by the Reverend William Thompson, an American missionary, it plunges more than 50 meters deep, following the course of a river which ends in a lake near the entrance, the “Black Lake”. These lower galleries are explored by canoe over a route of approximately 600 m. However, access to this part of the cave is prohibited in winter because the water level is too high. The upper part, located 60 meters above the lower cave, is accessible via an artificial footbridge. These upper galleries are particularly dry and represent the original state of the Jeita site, before the great geological changes which caused the movement of the underground river to its current location. On foot, you access a 120 m long tunnel to admire a fantastic landscape of vaults, stalagmitic pillars, gours, draperies,