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    7 exciting and interesting things you must do in Bekaa

    By Grace HovsepianMarch 24, 2018Updated:March 11, 2020
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    Bekaa is a valley in Lebanon. It is the most important agricultural and farming region in the country. Famous for its beautiful landscapes and interesting historic sites, Bekaa is a must-visit any time of the year.

    Do extreme sports

    A post shared by Thierry Geara (@thierry_geara) on Sep 24, 2017 at 1:38am PDT

    If you’re an extreme sports lover, then Bekaa should be your main destination for biking, hiking, skydiving, and even snowshoeing!

    Visit World Heritage Sites

    Bekaa houses two

    World Heritage Sites

    : The Temple of Bacchus and the ruins of

    Anjar

    .

    Taste delicious wine

    A post shared by Chateau Ksara (@chateauksara) on Jan 18, 2018 at 5:11am PST

    Bekaa’s generous fields are famous for offering grapes! Lebanon’s top wineries are located in the valley. 

    Zahle

    is the home of a famous 

    Lebanese wine

     brand called “Chateau Ksara.” Don’t hesitate to visit the winery, learn about the winemaking process, and taste wine!

    Get your hands on one of the oldest cheeses in the world

    Ambarees is a 2,000-year-old cheese that originates from Baalbek. 

    People

     like to spread it on saj bread or pita bread, then grill the sandwich. It is paired with olives and is usually consumed in winter when all the family is gathered around the stove.

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    Visit arak distilleries

    Zahle produces an excellent quality of Arak! In this region, you can also find numerous arak distilleries!

    Take part in a grape harvest

    When grapes are in season, head straight to the valley and take part in a harvest!

    Enjoy the view

    A post shared by Abdallah Hanna (@hanna.abdallah) on Nov 6, 2017 at 11:11am PST

    Bekaa’s nature is out of this world. From ponds to rivers and forests, this region looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale. A camera can never capture the surreal beauty of Bekaa. So, put your phone down and enjoy the view!

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