Situated in the historical heartland of Mount Lebanon

Mount Lebanon

Mount Lebanon , as a geographic designation, is a Lebanese mountain range, averaging above 2,200 meters in height and receiving a substantial amount of precipitation, including snow, which averages around four meters deep. It extends across the whole country along about , parallel to the...

, the Shouf

Chouf District

Chouf is a historic region of Lebanon, as well as an administrative district in the governorate of Mount Lebanon....

 is often referred to as the cradle of modern Lebanon

Lebanon

Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...

.

The area of Shouf is very rich with a wide variety of greenery and vegetation and many natural beauty spots and historical sites.

Jahlieh is situated in Mount Lebanon - Shouf district, 35 kilometers southeast of Beirut

Beirut

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...

 with an altitude ranging between 400 to 650 meters and an area of 250 hectares. The approximate population is 5,500 and the number of houses is around 600.
The bordering villages are: Daraya

Daraya

Daraya is a village located in the Zgharta District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is Maronite Catholic and some orthodox.There are 7 churches in Daraya...

, Binwayte, Deir Dourit, Baakline.

You can get to Jahlieh from Beirut via the south bound coastal highway by turning right at Damour

Damour

Damour is a Lebanese Christian town that is 24 kilometres south of Beirut. The name of the town is derived from the name of the Phoenician god Damoros who symbolized immortality ....

 where sign reads Deir el Qamar

Deir el Qamar

Deir el Qamar is a village in south-central Lebanon, five kilometres outside of Beiteddine, consisting of stone houses with red-tiled roofs. During the 16th to 18th centuries, Deir el Qamar was the residence of the governors of Lebanon...

 and Beiteddine.

Remember to stop by Jahlieh when you're in Shouf. Enjoy hiking

Hiking

Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...

, camping

Camping

Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...

, swimming, or having lunch at one of the local waterfront restaurants.

For mre info, please visit www.jahlieh.com

By,
Firas Nazih Bou Diab