Lebanon Travel - Accommodation, Sightseeing Tours, Attractions, Information
Here the mysterious fascination of history and the richness of
civilization come to life. Few places offer such diversity and interest in
such a small space as Lebanon.
Discover ancient Lebanon and the temples of Byblos and Baalbeck, the ancient
port cities of Tyre, Sidon and the fortified Ommeyad city of Anjar. Lebanon
will captivate you with its aromatic landscapes and singular monuments of a
region whose peoples scribed the worlds first written alphabet.
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Faraya Village Club, Kfardebian The Faraya Village Club is a cosy holiday residence, just a short drive from the Faraya-Mzaar ski slopes. The charming chalets have a warm decoration in wood and stone, and free internet.
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Faraya Village Club, Kfardebian The Faraya Village Club is a cosy holiday residence, just a short drive from the Faraya-Mzaar ski slopes. The charming chalets have a warm decoration in wood and stone, and free internet.
Faraya Village Club is a genuine mountain village, ...
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PASSPORTS AND VISAS
Visitors to Lebanon must have a valid passport and a Lebanese visa. Visas
are delivered by Lebanese diplomatic missions abroad. Tourists from the US
and many Arab and European countries can obtain visas at the airport or any
Lebanese border upon arrival.
Lebanese Cuisine
Lebanon's traditional culinary art combined with the abundance of fresh
fruits and vegetables make eating out an adventure. Restaurants specializing
in Lebanese food are found everywhere and in all of them you will be invited
to try the famous hors-d'oeuvres known as mezze. A good mezze has 30 or 40
dishes, but feasts with as many as 100 dishes have been recorded. It's wise
to dedicate an entire afternoon to the authentic Lebanese lunch. Some
delicacies are always present in a mezze, including the internationally
known tabboule salad. You will also find hommos-a chickpea purée with sesame
paste and babaganouj -a dip made of roasted eggplant, sesame paste, lemon
and garlic.Kibbeh Nayeh - fresh raw lamb pounded with ground wheat and
seasoned with onion, mint, pepper and salt is also a favorite.
The mezze is usually served without cutlery, for the traditional flat
round Arab bread is both fork and spoon. This substantial appetizer course
is often accompanied by arak but Lebanon also produces some excellent beers
and wines that go just as well.
For the main course one can try farrouj meshwi - chicken broiled over
charcoal and served with a garlic sauce, kafta meshwiyye, minced lamb mixed
with finely chopped onion and parsley and broiled on skewers over charcoal
or shawarma - slices of highly seasoned lamb cooked on a slow revolving
spit. Mehshi - vegetables such as small squash, cabbage leaves, grape
leaves, and peppers stuffed with chopped meat, rice and pine nuts is another
favorite.
By the seashore you can get excellent grilled fish, while cool riverside
restaurants in the mountains often specialize in fresh trout.
Pastries in Lebanon are flavored with honey, butter, pistachio nuts or
almonds.
Outstanding and mysterious, shady and giving, Beirut is a city which
provides and conceals simultaneously.
The wild ecstasy of movement
Bursting with sunshine, Beirut is brimming over with life. From the sea
cornice to streets swarming with people, the effervescence is constant.
Moreover, Beirut, capital of Lebanon, is also an important money market and
business meeting point for all the businessmen of the region.
In praise of variety
Beirut is a melting pot of many cultures and shelters an incredible
variety of languages, nationalities and religions. Thus, many remarkable
contrasts appear in the streets: churches and mosques stand side by side,
water pipe smokers of the harbor and peaceful fishermen mix with frenzied
jogging and mountain-biking aficionados. In this environment large panoplies
of different ways of living co-exists.
Savor the ambiance
A maze of alleys with rich colors makes the time stand still in Beirut.
Each house shows you its’ unique refinements and architectural elegance,
where the bright colors of the façades reply to the adornments of wrought
iron and carved wood.
Nightlife heaven
Beirut never sleeps. At sunset, party lights take over. In restaurants,
coffee-rooms, pubs and clubs, Beirut’s nights are bewitching: with soft or
crazy music, the ochre streets are wonderfully lit, and party all night.
Whether you prefer romantic dinners or endless dance nights, gastronomic
cuisine or quick snacks, early-to-bed or late rising; Beirut lives, dances,
sings and laughs at all times.
Creativity
Beirut has always encouraged artistic creativity thanks to its diversity
and open-mindedness. Its cultural life is constantly growing: concerts,
festivals, exhibitions, art galleries and opportunities to meet creators are
all found in this city.
Jounieh - Jounieh, only 15 km north of Beirut the Capital of Lebanon, lies the port town of Jounieh, in the Keserwan region, this city still retains some of the charm of yesterday in the old stone souk area near ferry terminal. The area-known as "Old Jounieh"- has recently undergone an overhaul and there are outdoor cafes and restaurants mixed among boutiques, artisan shops, banks, supermarkets, hotels of all categories. But as soon as the sun sets, the daytime charm turns into night-time glitz. Scores of restaurants, pubs and night clubs line the old bay side road from Jounieh northward to Mameltein. Whatever your fancy-from Lebanese cuisine replete with Arabic singers and belly dancers to fine French fair and European shows.
Hotels Jounieh
Kfardebian - Kfardebian, the highest village of Kesrwan, is located at altitudes ranging between 600 and 2800 meters. It covers an area of 40 Km2 which makes it one the of the biggest villages in Lebanon. Its population amounts to 12000 inhabitants and it is located at a distance of 44 km from Beirut and 27 km from Jounieh coastal city.
In summer and winter the village is full of activities. Those who live in the coast visit the region to enjoy its moderate climate. Ski lovers can practice ski and snowboarding in Faqra and Ouyoun El-Siman (known also as Faraya Mzaar) resorts. Kfardebian is known for its agricultural products and its honey and is rich in water that spring from two sources: Nebaa el-Laban and Nebaa el-Assal.
Hotels Kfardebian
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