zahle

Standing at the heart of the Bekaa, Zahle provides visitors with a plethora of exciting landmarks, activities and food experiences.

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 Fourzol…

Epitomizing Lebanese culture since 1857, Gandour evokes nostalgia, providing children — and adults — with a delightful range of sweet treats. 

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. 

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…