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Lush scenery, springs, lakes and rivers, dense forests and authentic Lebanese hospitality — what more could you want? Here’s what’s waiting for you at Anjar Eco Park, a one-of-a-kind retreat nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley.

Akkar is a region where ancient history and rural landscapes merge. Visit this stunning northern district to escape the urban noise. 

With all the wonderful places you could choose to spend quality time with your love in Lebanon, we’re narrowing it down to five locations for a fun — and free — date!

An estimated 10 to 15 percent of the Lebanese population has a physical, sensory or mental disability. While some progress has been made regarding disability awareness, accessible tourism remains greatly overlooked, despite the fact that nature is linked to mental well-being and is proven to provide a host of physical and emotional benefits.

Dr. Joyce Azzam recently completed the Lebanon Mountain Trail during one of Lebanon’s harshest winters.

If you haven’t made the most of winter in Lebanon, fear not. Here are some activities that will make you fall in love with the snowy season before it ends.

Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing… Many of us are familiar with these classical winter activities, so 33 North is introducing you to a new one you probably didn’t know existed in Lebanon. 

Perched atop the stunning Qadisha Valley, Bsharre is one of those idyllic mountain villages that looks like it’s come straight out of storybook. There are traditional red-roofed houses, panoramic views, cedar trees, and great restaurants dotted throughout the area, not to mention great skiing in the winter.

Cedar forests conserve a unique environment, embedding the cultural and historical values of the many civilizations that have crossed the eastern Mediterranean.