9 spectacular views around Lebanon
Lebanonis even more surprising now, 14 months post-trip. I loved it then; I love iteven more in retrospect. And I'm recalling its spectacular views!
FacingPigeon Rocks
Therocks were familiar to me from cliff diving. They are, nonetheless, even morespectacular when you’re close to them! We witnessed a day with rain and wind.The sea was rough, which made the rocks all the more beautiful!
Asyou step outside St. Paul Greek Melkite Basilica in Harissa
Reachableby road and cable car, the terrace of this peaceful and majestic church offers apanorama full of shades, one you’re not likely to forget soon.
In Byblosold harbour
Theroad takes you straight along the water. If you happen to arrive during a storm(our case), there will be splashes, waves reaching your car, and a lot ofMediterranean ‘drama’.
Byblosseafront and castle views
InByblos, you can stay overnight in a place offering a sea view and a ByblosCastle view. Both are fantastic! P.S. There are lights at night. P.S. 2) You are in one of the world’s oldestplaces.
Onthe road from Tripoli to Hermel
Somewould claim that it is a dangerous endeavour and that Hermel is a dangerousplace. Our trip was smooth (we went to raft down the Assi River). I’ll alwaysremember the terraced landscape, the crazy climb, and our summer tyres slidingon the fresh snow.
AroundJezzine
If youlike chasing waterfalls and go searching for Jezzine Waterfall, know thatthe views around the village will open up and reveal themselves to you in theirprettiest angles.
At NihaFortress
Thiswas my favourite place in Lebanon; it felt magical through its energy, and theview was glorious! We didn’t see hyraxes, but were welcome as friends! Thereare also many local products to choose from and take home at the Niha access point into the Shouf Biosphere Reserve.
Whileexploring Maasser El Shouf Cedar Reserve
Have ataste of it through a circular trail; it’s both easy and fast. After 30minutes, you would have marvelled a lot, seen the oldest tree in Lebanon (3000+years, as they say), and sat under Lamartine’s cedar (named like that after the poet'svisit).
FromDeir el Qamar towards Kfar Qatra
Asearch for an ice cream brought us here; the ice cream parlour was closed, butwhat a sunset we got in return!
Myheart is heavy when I know that the people in Lebanon are still harassedthrough a war that has nothing to do with them. Or any of us, for that fact.
On theother hand, peace is in our hearts. When we are happy inside, it shows on theoutside - and it can move mountains!
