Villages & Landscapes in Lebanon

Lebanon is a country with a landscape that is particularly favorable to sporting activities such as skiing. In this country where snow-capped mountains rub shoulders with Mediterranean beaches, many board sports enthusiasts come every year. Lebanon is also one of the only places in the Middle East where you can practice skiing freely. With its numerous ski resorts, the Cedar Country has something to delight all ski enthusiasts, of all levels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Líbano-Brasil ???????????????? (@libano_brasil) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lebanese Freeride Association (@lebanesefreerideassociation) Let's start with Faraya Mzaar, the most famous ski resort in Lebanon, if not the Middle East. It is located less than an hour from Beirut, at an altitude of 1,800m, on the heights of Kesrouan. Faraya Mzaar is also the best equipped and trendiest resort in the country. It has many chic restaurants, 5-star hotels as well as Night Clubs to get all these young people moving. At first glance, Faraya Mzaar looks like a mini Courchevel surrounded by luxury chalets. His particuliarity ? It offers a domain

Meghrak is a beautiful hidden place located in the city of Batroun. 200 years old, this non-profit tourist spot is open to the general public to stroll, organize a picnic or camp under the stars. A place that is worth the detour during a stay in Lebanon for its environment straight out of a fairy tale book. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXfKCxHAuq-/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm2_FtqH2I_/ Meghrak is a site consisting mainly of a house, belonging to a Lebanese doctor. A private place that became public after the return of its owner from the United States. Meghrak is an Arabic word that comes from the verb “to drown” or “to submerge”. The name of the site is also linked to its history since every winter, this house is submerged in water. However, Meghrak has become the ideal place to spend a magical day in the heart of a magical forest. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEknkrBNIv/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BgoVxbvFM8t/ The place is available for rental for one, two or more people. Visitors are free to bring their own food. The environment is also conducive to organizing a barbecue. The owner provides the necessary equipment for your grills and skewers. A homemade food option is also offered to visitors who just want to take full advantage

A beautiful day dawns again under the Lebanese sun. The ideal opportunity to explore a new village marked by the history of Lebanon. Located in the mountains, Beit Mery is both a village and a summer seaside resort. A tourist site that is worth the detour because it is home to one of the most beautiful heritage sites in Lebanon, Deir al Qalaa. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZOfSFUFp-0/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BYsRb40FMd0/ Deir al-Qalaa is a church of the monastery of Saint John the Baptist, initially built in 1750 on the ruins of an ancient Roman temple. Located at an altitude of 800 m, on the eastern outskirts of the Beirut metropolitan area, at the entrance to the village of Beit Mery, the site offers a breathtaking view of the capital. https://www.instagram.com/p/BSpyXVFDVKS/ https://www.instagram.com/p/ykI5fLi4fO/ Before becoming what it is today, a vestige of the past, the monastery church of Saint Jean Baptiste saw a whole succession of construction-destructions. First a first church which was destroyed, then a new construction in 1768, then another in the 19th century based on the remains of the structure of the second church. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYkYnUdgRj2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BvEsXungg_y/ From the ancient Roman temple, massive blocks remain today which form the foundation of the church. This temple, dedicated to the great god Baal Marqod, dates from

A little heavenly corner located off the coast of Tripoli, Rabbit Island is definitely worth the detour for an unforgettable stay in Lebanon. Pack your bags, we're leaving for Rabbit Island, a unique island of its kind in Lebanon, particularly popular in summer for its beautiful, uncrowded beaches. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bos94NQhJOW/ Located 5 km off the coast of Tripoli, Rabbit Island can be reached by boat from the port of Mina in Tripoli. The walk passes several rocky islets barely visible from the coast, along crossings that are sometimes tumultuous because they are often exposed to the wind. The boats, often large, stop at each islet to drop off vacationers ready to experience a great adventure far from the infernal noise of the city. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnoL6-VBfPZ/ Rabbit Island or Palm Island (for some) takes its name from the introduction of these animals by the French to satisfy their hunting desires in the 1930s. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnX89XpF2FD/ For what it represents, this island has two particularities. First, it is one of the only public beaches in the country where the Lebanon Water Festival takes place every year, an event organized to promote water sports, ecotourism and the protection of the Lebanese coastline. Rabbit Island stands out

Want to live a unique travel experience in Lebanon? Try the Darb el-Jabal el-Loubnani circuit, a unique circuit which extends over some 400 km of hiking, crossing 4 nature reserves and passing through 75 villages perched between 600 and 2,000 m above sea level. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxrbOpnnn9_/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5TArihp55F/ More commonly known as the Lebanese Mountain Trail, the Darb el-Jabal el-Loubnani circuit is ideal for lovers of long hikes. Through its winding paths which cross fields and mountains, hikers reconnect directly with nature, while discovering a specific facet of the country. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTOkjRQAxyK/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B8EiR7zHXaM/ Lovers of the great outdoors, adventures and unique circuits, join a national route linking the north every year from Lebanon to the south, to breathe the fresh air and live a great travel experience. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7322c_J-Dz/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qTeX1pDcG/ Darb el-Jabal el-Loubnani or Lebanon Mountain Trail, LMT, or Lebanese Mountain Trail , the circuit leaves from Kobeyate in North Lebanon, to reach Marjeyoun in South Lebanon. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7GSAShJIrz/ Originally initiated by Joseph Karam, a Lebanese emigrant who aims to consolidate his ties with the motherland, the course was perfected by an American consulting company and technical assistance in international development. In

Isolated and a little away from "progress", the village of Akkar has, fortunately, retained all its authenticity. The ideal place to discover to live closer to nature and ancient Lebanese traditions. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1lGbLXpGy1/ Akkar, although it has been forgotten by everyone, including the locals, is home to an incredible number of archaeological sites, magnificent natural sites, rare forests of exception, a great diversity of population and old traditions still alive. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BZS7Jo3Yq/ From Beirut to Akkar, the road is a bit long (2 to 3 hours). But the scenery is worth it. From the Aabdé roundabout, at the entrance to Akkar, along the coast towards Aboudiyeh, a highway leads to Menjez, the first obligatory visit point. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTLpqpFKXv/ Menjez is home to the Sayyedet and Qalao convent, Our Lady of Citadel. This convent dominates the Narh el-Kebir, the river which separates Lebanon from Syria. It offers an exceptional panorama of the green valley which serves as a natural border between the two countries. Its main asset? A magnificent restored basalt black stone church and a magnificent convent built by the Jesuits at the beginning of the 20th century. The two buildings are built on the ruins of a

Known for its legendary hospitality, but also for its various historical monuments, Tripoli is the second city of Lebanon. A historic city most appreciated for its magnificent mosques, its superb castle and its madrasas which date back to the 11th century, Tripoli also has a very particular asset: its sweets. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8W7AdfJExN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B8RZLZzpV03/ Located 85 kilometers north of Beirut, Tripoli is the second most populated city in Lebanon (850,000 residents). Buses serve it from the capital, and the terminus allows you to get off at the foot of the Clock Tower, a monument built in white bricks which dates from the time of the Ottoman Empire. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8W8VFolpnC/ But the most emblematic site of Tripoli is the Citadel, a majestic castle which overlooks the city. Founded around 1100, Château Saint-Gilles as many call it, is the former residence of Raymond IV of St Gilles, count of Toulouse. The place now houses two museums accessible to the general public. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp423Euj7jM/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCJL9gjYET/ Another tourist attraction in the city of Tripoli, the Taynal mosque. Built in 1336 in the heart of orange gardens, it covers the remains of a Carmelite church, also built on the ruins of a Roman temple dedicated to Zeus. Today it is surrounded by roads

A favorite destination for Lebanese and a large number of foreigners, the village of Bcharré is one of the most beautiful villages in Lebanon. In summer as in winter, this jewel hanging between sky and earth which overlooks the Holy Valley of Qannoubine, constitutes a place of idyllic enchantment for its visitors who experience an incomparable serenity. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0DrSTMp85E/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Vjgk3AcNM/ Bastion of Maronite Christians, the village of Bcharré is perched at an altitude of 1,400 m on the borders of the Qadisha valley. The Cèdres-Bécharré region was the birthplace of the Lebanese poet, Gibran Khalil Gibran, known for his book The Prophet. https://www.instagram.com/p/B73b6PbHEwV/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B7y0nlqhx5e/ This village with a rather urban character stands out in particular for its exceptional natural environment. It currently has two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the thousand-year-old forest of the “Cedars of God” and the Holy Valley of Qadisha, a place of meditation and asceticism since the beginnings of the Christian era. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3e1xPDJRmD/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BiSQ1YPn_Wp/ Bcharré is located 110 km from Beirut. Before arriving there, the route leads you to meet welcoming villagers who live in villages of great beauty. These are essentially Hadath el-Jebbé and its Cedar forest, the village with red tiles built on the

Lebanon is interesting, it is a country that is both historic and legendary. It is home to magnificent medieval monuments, churches and museums. Its gastronomy is simply succulent and its beaches of exceptional beauty. In addition, the country is full of unusual tourist sites like Anfeh, the #littleGreece of the Lebanese. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXKS8kfA5D8/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B55nZzLnY9q/ Anfeh or Enfeh is an ancient city located in northern Lebanon. It is a locality mainly inhabited by Orthodox Christians. But it has also seen a multitude of religious periods: Phoenician, Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Crusader. Located on the Lebanese coast, 65 km from Beirut, it is only 15 km from Tripoli. https://www.instagram.com/p/Biy09_mhYvc/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B3enPvSnpE3/ One of the best tourist attractions in the city of Anfeh is called Marie des Vents. Considered the oldest Chapel-Church in Lebanon, this now Orthodox church can be reached by following the exit for the cemeteries by the sea, at Anfeh. It has recently been restored, but you can still admire the medieval frescoes which adorn these walls of yesteryear. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmfuisYhYCH/ For a little cultural break, Anfeh, Enfeh or even Naufin from the time of the Crusades, also represents one of the main cities and one of the main free ports of