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4 Eco-Touristic Spots You Need To Visit In Lebanon

The urge to retreat and reconnect with nature has become increasingly prevalent around the world. This type of tourism, commonly known as eco-tourism, is focused on preserving and sustaining the local environment and its people. This has been coupled with a rise in eco-tourism entrepreneurs who have spearheaded multiple projects that aim to promote sustainable tourism and environmental conservation in the region.

As many entrepreneurs have worked to support local communities and their environments through the eco-tourism framework, Lebanon has become a hub for such projects. Without further ado, here are 5 eco-touristic spots you must visit in Lebanon.


1. Mayouli, Batroun

Mayouli Nature Retreat was brought to life by a few eco-tourism entrepreneurs with a vision. Tucked away between the fruit orchards of Batroun, this retreat welcomes fellow nature lovers and visionaries and allows them to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Batroun and its people.



Mayouli has a variety of amenities and services available for its visitors, boasting comfortable accommodations, a brilliant culinary experience, and specialty coffee for all the avid coffee connoisseurs out there.





Their food and beverage services bring you closer to Batroun, as the chefs at Mayouli create remarkable dishes using local produce. Paired up with specialty coffee from the experts at Café Younes, this retreat combines the finest in food and drink to make your stay more intimate and memorable.



Mayouli is dedicated to bringing local talents to light by not only supporting local producers with their mouneh section, but by also providing a platform for local talents as well. A concept store resides in this retreat, filled with a range of handmade items, such as clothing, jewelry, and décor.



Through these experiences, and their unique events and workshops, Mayouli has created a one-in-a-kind eco-tourism hub in the country. Giving you everything you’d ask for in a retreat, while sustainably connecting you with the local environment, ensures that you’ll never forget this stay in Batroun.

You can book your stay by calling +961 71 000 516 or through their website.


2. FarmVille, Barouk

A hidden gem in the heart of Barouk that celebrates a return to nature. This eco-touristic spot features a stress-free environment with marvelous views, a cozy cabin experience, and an ideal farming lifestyle. From organically grown produce to roaming farm animals, you will have much to keep you busy there.





Their breathtaking landscapes and locally sourced products make for an exceptional and authentic experience of Barouk and its people. One their most loved features is their traditional Lebanese breakfast, which you can enjoy with a view or by the soubya in their cabin. If you’re more interested in getting right into thick of it, you can also go collect the eggs yourselves straight from their chicken coop!


3. Sufra, Barelias

This peaceful spot in Barelias is an old farmhouse that was turned into a spectacular Lebanese restaurant. Bringing a contemporary mix to the traditional agricultural landscape of the region, Sufra also offers a valley-flavored menu with hearty Lebanese dishes and great artisanal mouneh.





Join your loved ones for some delectable dishes, exceptional, and a one-in-a-kind natural experience in the Bekaa.


4. Al Haush, Rayak

A fun farm and estate turned stellar guesthouse in the Bekaa Valley that gives you a dose of nature and activities, wrapped in the comfort of a hotel.





With activities like wine and arak tasting, trekking and biking, agricultural workshops, and so much more, Al Haush Guesthouse provides everything you’d want for an active lodging experience. They even have apricot and prune picking weekends and a lavender festival that runs through June, potato harvesting in July, olive picking events in October, and a rose festival in May. On the farm and the estate, you’ll also get to see all kinds of animals.