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Rooted in the Bekaa, Chtaura is a town located 44 kilometers from Beirut, halfway along the famous Beirut-Damascus Highway. It is considered a commercial hub in the Zahle District. Mini Guide…
Located in the Bekaa Valley, Zahle is Lebanon’s third largest city and a hub in the region. The city is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and is renowned for producing a large share of Lebanon’s wine, arak and poetry.
If these temple walls could speak, they would tell a million stories. We go on an adventure with biodiversity conservationist Elsa Sattout.
Bringing top acts to the Bekaa, the International Festivals of Zahle returns for its second year.
In 2013, Zahle was adopted within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a “Creative City of Gastronomy.”
With 18 recognized religious sects, Lebanon is rich in diversity. With the support of the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism, we wander around 11 impressive, lesser-known pilgrimage sites.
Founder of NEOS Tourism consultancy and author of Eco Lebanon: Nature and Rural Tourism, Nour Farra-Haddad gives her eco-friendly tourism tips for getaways around Lebanon 1. HALF DAY Niha and…
Zahlé is notable for its traditional red-roofed houses, old souk and decorated facades typical of local 19th Century architecture. It has 38 churches and 7 mosques. On the first day, take a walk in…
1. SOMETHING SPECIAL Abandoned railway – Rayak Visit anytime Contact Charles Helou Bus station 01 573322/574422 to get permission At one time the town of Rayak was a hub…