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Tanya Maalouf

20 Things To Do In Lebanon At Least Once In Your Life

With so many incredible things to do and see in our small but wonderful country, you’re bound to lose track. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite musts, check them out and let us know what you think!


1. Go on the Chouwen lake hike.


This is an absolute must! More details here.


2. Devour Farrouj el Abdallah in Nabatieh.


The original branch, with the original secret sauce.


3. Spend a night at La Maison de la Foret in Jezzine.


This fantastic ecolodge offers rustic accommodations, donkey rides, and a completely immersive experience in nature.


4. Visit the prehistoric structures near Bal’aa.



Image via sietske-in-beiroet.blogspot.com


5. Drink arak baladi in Anfeh.


And dive into the salty waters nice and buzzed.


6. Devour a knefeh from Al-Tom Sweets, Tripoli.


The best!


7. Spend an entire day at Tyr’s public beach.


Enjoy the public space, the sand, the beautiful waters, a seafood lunch, and end with a magical sunset.


8. Have a drink at Abu Elie, Caracas.


Just once, check out the wall to wall memorabilia.


9. Visit Saydet el Hosn in Ehden at night.


And check out the magical view.


10. Gorge yourself on a massive dinner at Em Sherif in Monot.


The greatest Lebanese set menu, ever.


11. Drive all the way to Baalbak for the greatest sfee7a you’ll ever have.



12. Sip wine at the Massaya sunset bar in Faqra.


A spectacular ambiance and incredible wine.


13. Chill out in Horsh Beirut.


Take a stroll in this green oasis.


14. Ride the Teleferique in Jounieh.



Offering breathtaking views of Jounieh and the surrounding city, the Teleferique is an impressive testimony to time gone by, a meter at a time.


15. Hike through the cedar reserve in Chouf.


Our national symbol, and one of Lebanon’s most breathtaking areas.


16. Enjoy lunch with the greatest view from Amar in Harissa.



17. Enjoy a sunset in Blat, Byblos.



18. Get lost in the roads of Smar jbeil and enjoy the scenery.



19. Take a boat trip in Ras al Bayyada, Naqoura.



20. Visit the Paradise Waterfalls, Baakline.