Lebanese Hotels website introduces the Mount Lebanon Region
Mount Lebanon is located in the central region, including the frontal mountain range and the coast beneath it, resulting in a region of high variety and natural charm.
The weather changes highly between different areas of Mount Lebanon, and the cool summer wind over the mountains makes its cities an ideal summer resort, whereas the snow covered peaks in the winter draws tourists for winter sports and sight seeing.
The coastal region below includes living towns and summer sports resorts, surrounded by an agricultural space producing bananas and citrus fruits. Mount Lebanon is very rich in archaeological sites and historical cities and towns with many tourist attractions and famous hotels and restaurants. All areas in Mount Lebanon are within a one hour driving range of Beirut.
Jounieh and Kaslik used to be little red roofed towns they have become important cities mostly composed of big modern buildings and they boast an interesting night life, almost stealing the show from Beirut. Its shopping centres, hotels and restaurants compete with the best in the world. Jounieh lies on a beautiful bay making it an ideal place for beach resorts. Every visitor should take the ride in the telefrique up to Harissa where Saint Mary's statue stands high and mighty hundreds of meters above sea level with tremendous views of the bay of Jounieh and Beirut.
Mount Lebanon offers many places for visitors. Each place has its attractions and charm, however throughout the years, the following places have been elected favorites by tourists and locals alike.
Summer Regions
-Baabdat -Sofar -Aley -Bhamdoun -Feytroun -Falougha -Hammana -Reyfoun -Broummana -Beit Meri
Winter Places
-Faraya -Faqra -Laqlouq
Where to Stay
Mount Lebanon enjoys fantastic views and cool summers in the mountainous areas, also it offers luxurious hotels, and a very vivid city full of life.
Food and Drink in Mount Lebanon
The region of Mount Lebanon has some of the most famous restaurants in Lebanon, some of which are only open during the summer season. Specialties vary, most are famous for their delicious Mezza, which is part of the Lebanese cuisine.