Forests
Lebanon has long been a strategic point for birdwatching aficionados, given its geographical properties and its placement on the path of the fall migration.
Travel Lebanon is back for its fifth edition at Beirut Hippodrome until 2 June 2018. Inviting visitors of all ages to discover new destinations and celebrate the nation’s rich heritage, we take a look at over 50 exhibitors you can meet there.
In August 2016, the country elected its favorite village of the year: Akkar el Atiqa. The breathtaking landscape, the historical monuments, the beautiful trails, and the hospitality of the locals are…
Lebanon’s cedars are a source of national pride, tied up with the country’s identity. But beyond our most well-known forests, there are many more to discover. From umbrella pines in the…
The Lebanon Mountain Trail is the first long distance hiking trail in Lebanon; a 470km path from north to south showing the diverse landscapes, food, and culture of Lebanon. Martine Btaich,…
Nora Joumblatt, president of the Beiteddine Festival, is one of the Shouf’s biggest advocates. LT spoke to her to find out about “Authentic Shouf,” a new campaign to boost tourism and…
As an essential stop on the route of migrating birds, Lebanon has an important role in their conservation. Environmental Awareness Coordinator at the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, Mirna Riman explores. Throughout the…
A tourism development strategy in Jezzine is beginning to show results by rejuvenating the area and bringing visitors back to re-discover the beauty of the south Set within Bkassine’s pine forest,…
Pioneering researchers and academics in the field of biodiversity in Lebanon, husband and wife duo, Georges and Henriette Tohmé are on a life-long journey to document the flora and fauna of…
Less than 44km from Beirut, it’s easy to disconnect from city life and immerse yourself in nature and history, following the new Trail of Wadi el Salib. The trail that stretches…