Jounieh
A bay-side city between the Mediterranean and steep mountain slopes, with coastal life and easy access to Harissa and Jeita.
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Coast, hills and heritage
Mount Lebanon
A varied region of coastal towns, wooded slopes, historic villages and mountain viewpoints close to Beirut.
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Explore Mount Lebanon
Jounieh, Harissa and Jeita form a natural excursion circuit, while Byblos combines coast and archaeology.
Further inland, Chouf villages, cedar forests and palaces offer a slower mountain journey.
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Destinations
Byblos
A walkable coastal town where an ancient UNESCO site, stone lanes and the old harbour are all within easy reach.
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Attractions
Attraction · Caves and natureJeita Grotto
A vast limestone cave system with a walk-through upper gallery and, when conditions allow, an underground boat trip.
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Attraction · Views and cultureHarissa
A major pilgrimage site above Jounieh Bay, centred on the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine and sweeping coastal views.
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Byblos Castle
A Crusader castle at the heart of Byblos's UNESCO-listed archaeological site.
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Chouwen
A steep walking route through the Ibrahim River valley to clear pools and wooded river scenery.
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Afqa Cave and Waterfall
A powerful seasonal spring emerging from a limestone cave at the source of the Ibrahim River.
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Beiteddine Palace
A 19th-century palace complex known for its courtyards, stonework, mosaics and Chouf mountain setting.
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Shouf Biosphere Reserve
Lebanon's largest nature reserve, protecting extensive cedar forests, wildlife and marked walking routes.
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