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Bqaatouta
11.5 km walking · 187 min walk
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Bqaatouta is a small town in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, perched in the hills above the coastal city of Jounieh. It sits within the Keserwan District, an area known for its pine forests, mountain scenery, and historic stone churches. Travellers staying here would find themselves surrounded by terraced hillsides and valleys that descend toward the Mediterranean coast. The town lies near the pilgrimage site of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, visible on a prominent hilltop with its large statue overlooking the bay. The surrounding region offers hiking trails through wooded mountains, and the nearby coastline provides beaches and waterfront promenades. The area has a long history of Maronite Christian settlement, with monasteries and religious sites scattered through the landscape. Local roads connect Bqaatouta to coastal towns as well as to higher mountain villages, making it a position from which to explore both the shore and the elevated interior of Mount Lebanon.
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About Bqaatouta
Bqaatouta is a small town in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, perched in the hills above the coastal city of Jounieh. It sits within the Keserwan District, an area known for its pine forests, mountain scenery, and historic stone churches. Travellers staying here would find themselves surrounded by terraced hillsides and valleys that descend toward the Mediterranean coast. The town lies near the pilgrimage site of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, visible on a prominent hilltop with its large statue overlooking the bay. The surrounding region offers hiking trails through wooded mountains, and the nearby coastline provides beaches and waterfront promenades. The area has a long history of Maronite Christian settlement, with monasteries and religious sites scattered through the landscape. Local roads connect Bqaatouta to coastal towns as well as to higher mountain villages, making it a position from which to explore both the shore and the elevated interior of Mount Lebanon.