Bekaa: Valley of wonders
Food Scene
Tawlet Aamiq developed, designed and built in harmony with, and respect for, the land and its people.
The local traditions, the people and the village.
The village of Ammiq is set in west Bekaa, one of the most fertile parts of the Bekaa Valley. It sits on the eastern slopes of Mount Lebanon, a few meters above the valley, and is nearby the wetlands that are the pride of the village. The area is also one of the most important in Lebanon for wine production.
Aammiq
Tawlet Aamiq developed, designed and built in harmony with, and respect for, the land and its people.
The local traditions, the people and the village.
The village of Ammiq is set in west Bekaa, one of the most fertile parts of the Bekaa Valley. It sits on the eastern slopes of Mount Lebanon, a few meters above the valley, and is nearby the wetlands that are the pride of the village. The area is also one of the most important in Lebanon for wine production.
Jdita, Mreyjat and Chtaura area is known for one of the best areas in Lebanon for dairy products. Try the lebanese yogurt (labneh) or the arisheh with honey.
Hadwane Dairy Products
Jdita, Mreyjat and Chtaura area is known for one of the best areas in Lebanon for dairy products. Try the lebanese yogurt (labneh) or the arisheh with honey.
On your way out from Baalbeck, on the highway to Zahle, you should try the famous sfeeha, a local minced lamb pie with molasses and tomato. (Street food experience)
Lakkis Farm Restaurant - Baalbek
On your way out from Baalbeck, on the highway to Zahle, you should try the famous sfeeha, a local minced lamb pie with molasses and tomato. (Street food experience)
An institution in Zahle and opened several other locations in Lebanon. Not to be missed if you are looking for the local gastronomy. Tip: Get a table by the water.
كازينو مهنا Casino Mhanna
An institution in Zahle and opened several other locations in Lebanon. Not to be missed if you are looking for the local gastronomy. Tip: Get a table by the water.
Nice restaurant for trout fish and local and Armenian specialties. Great views and relatively decent food.
Razmig Resort and Restaurant
Nice restaurant for trout fish and local and Armenian specialties. Great views and relatively decent food.
In Rayak, Baalbeck, right next to the Air Force base, you'll find Raymond, a restaurant that has been open for sixty years now. Raymond's cuisine includes Lebanese Mezze as well as their famous chicken...
Raymond Restaurant
In Rayak, Baalbeck, right next to the Air Force base, you'll find Raymond, a restaurant that has been open for sixty years now. Raymond's cuisine includes Lebanese Mezze as well as their famous chicken...
Drinks & Nightlife
Wadi El Aarayech
Late night food by the river
Founded in 1857 by Jesuit Priests who produced the country's first dry red wine, Château Ksara is Lebanon's oldest, largest and most visited winery, attracting some 40,000 visitors per year. We personally love the underground galleries carved under the winery.
Ksara
Founded in 1857 by Jesuit Priests who produced the country's first dry red wine, Château Ksara is Lebanon's oldest, largest and most visited winery, attracting some 40,000 visitors per year. We personally love the underground galleries carved under the winery.
Lovely Winery with scenic views of Mount - Lebanon and Anti - Lebanon mountains in addition to a decent restaurants serving local food but as well some international dishes
Kafraiya
Lovely Winery with scenic views of Mount - Lebanon and Anti - Lebanon mountains in addition to a decent restaurants serving local food but as well some international dishes
A small winery, 5 min away from Al Haush Agritourism. Great easy to drink wines and arak. Their hidden gem is the Porto style wine ask for it slightly expensive but worth every penny.
Chateau Rayak
A small winery, 5 min away from Al Haush Agritourism. Great easy to drink wines and arak. Their hidden gem is the Porto style wine ask for it slightly expensive but worth every penny.
Great wines, our favorite is the Dry Pinot Gris and their arak.
They as well have a restaurant at the winery.
Château Khoury
Great wines, our favorite is the Dry Pinot Gris and their arak.
They as well have a restaurant at the winery.
Great wines. The Petit Baal and the Grand Baal exceptional reds and the white is decent. Family run.
Domaine de Baal
Great wines. The Petit Baal and the Grand Baal exceptional reds and the white is decent. Family run.
Sightseeing
Famous Roman Temples (Jupiter, King of the Gods, Bacchus God of Wine and Venus Godess of Beauty)
In Greek and Roman antiquity, it was known as Heliopolis. It still possesses some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Lebanon, including one of the largest temples of the empire. The gods that were worshiped there (Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus) were equivalents of the Canaanite deities Hadad, Atargatis, and another young male fertility god. Local influences are seen in the planning and layout of the temples, as they vary from the classic Roman design.
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Baalbek
Famous Roman Temples (Jupiter, King of the Gods, Bacchus God of Wine and Venus Godess of Beauty)
In Greek and Roman antiquity, it was known as Heliopolis. It still possesses some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Lebanon, including one of the largest temples of the empire. The gods that were worshiped there (Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus) were equivalents of the Canaanite deities Hadad, Atargatis, and another young male fertility god. Local influences are seen in the planning and layout of the temples, as they vary from the classic Roman design.
Great boutique family winery with great views on Mount Hermon, the Bekaa valley and lake Qaraoun
Château Qanafar
Great boutique family winery with great views on Mount Hermon, the Bekaa valley and lake Qaraoun
The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyads.
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Anjar Citadel
The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyads.
Inaugurated in 2004, this Bekaa rural museum is located in a traditional home of the Rami family. This remains a testament to the richness and specificity of traditional local architecture. It is built in dried bricks, then coated with earth and then heated. Its roof consists of a wooden frame covered with rocks and land. The house is compartmentalized in several units: Liwan, living room, reserve where the summer harvest was stored. The other rooms have been arranged in the exhibition room and in the shop. The storage spaces sometimes embedded in the walls will be noticed. Outside, a garden returns the agricultural landscape of the Bekaa plain. If the door is closed, you must call Mr. Jean (+961 3 283 850) which will open you.
Museum of Terbol
Inaugurated in 2004, this Bekaa rural museum is located in a traditional home of the Rami family. This remains a testament to the richness and specificity of traditional local architecture. It is built in dried bricks, then coated with earth and then heated. Its roof consists of a wooden frame covered with rocks and land. The house is compartmentalized in several units: Liwan, living room, reserve where the summer harvest was stored. The other rooms have been arranged in the exhibition room and in the shop. The storage spaces sometimes embedded in the walls will be noticed. Outside, a garden returns the agricultural landscape of the Bekaa plain. If the door is closed, you must call Mr. Jean (+961 3 283 850) which will open you.
Parks & Nature
The Aammiq Wetland (the name is also sometimes transliterated as "Ammiq"or "Aamiq") is the largest remaining freshwater wetland in Lebanon, a remnant of much more extensive marshes and lakes that once existed in the Bekaa Valley. It has been designated an Important Bird Area in the Middle East
Aammiq Wetland
The Aammiq Wetland (the name is also sometimes transliterated as "Ammiq"or "Aamiq") is the largest remaining freshwater wetland in Lebanon, a remnant of much more extensive marshes and lakes that once existed in the Bekaa Valley. It has been designated an Important Bird Area in the Middle East
Domaine de Taanayel is a 230 ha natural reserve & agricultural farm, managed by arcenciel NGO.
Located in the heart of the Bekaa.
Great destination for nature lovers and ecotouristic activities addicts, The domain is an ideal gateway for everyone...
Property of the Jesuit fathers since 1863, the Tanaïl's domain is well known across the entire Bekaa region due to its antiquity and its social works for underprivileged local populations.Since 2009 arcenciel has taken in charge the management of the Jesuit Fathers domain by developing its agricultural terrain. Encompassing 230 hectares, the domain never stops to strive for conserving local biodiversity and welcoming people from all across the country and worldwide.More than 184,000 visits to the domain for 2018: students, families, and all nature lovers. The domain remains as one of the rare places in Lebanon with well conserved and much varied woodlands and wildlife.For more info log on: http://www.arcenciel.org/activities/domaine-de-taanayel/Don’t miss this experience!
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Taanayel Lake
Domaine de Taanayel is a 230 ha natural reserve & agricultural farm, managed by arcenciel NGO.
Located in the heart of the Bekaa.
Great destination for nature lovers and ecotouristic activities addicts, The domain is an ideal gateway for everyone...
Property of the Jesuit fathers since 1863, the Tanaïl's domain is well known across the entire Bekaa region due to its antiquity and its social works for underprivileged local populations.Since 2009 arcenciel has taken in charge the management of the Jesuit Fathers domain by developing its agricultural terrain. Encompassing 230 hectares, the domain never stops to strive for conserving local biodiversity and welcoming people from all across the country and worldwide.More than 184,000 visits to the domain for 2018: students, families, and all nature lovers. The domain remains as one of the rare places in Lebanon with well conserved and much varied woodlands and wildlife.For more info log on: http://www.arcenciel.org/activities/domaine-de-taanayel/Don’t miss this experience!
Essentials
New foodies
Supermarket with a decent range of products not far from Al Haush Agritourism
Local supermarket with a nice selection of fresh produce and other essentials not far from Al Haush Agritourism
Msaed supermarket
Local supermarket with a nice selection of fresh produce and other essentials not far from Al Haush Agritourism
Al Zammar
Local bakery in Ferzol not far from Al Haush Agritourism.
Melhem Pharmacy
Local pharmacy