Travel Guide of Harissa in Lebanon by Influencers and Travelers
Harissa-Daraoun is a municipality that consists of two villages, Harissa and Daraoun, in the Keserwan District of the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon. The municipality mayor from 2016 until 2022 is Mr. Nizar Chemaly. The municipality is located 27 km north of Beirut. Its average elevation is 550 meters above sea level and its total land area is 435 hectares.
The Best Things to Do and Visit in Harissa
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1 - Jeita Grotto
The Jeita Grotto is a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves spanning an overall length of nearly 9 kilometres.
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2 - Martyrs' Square
16 km away
Martyrs' Square, historically known as "Al Burj" or "Place des Cannons", is the historical central public square of Beirut, Lebanon.
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3 - Archaeology Tours in Beirut
17 km away
• Full day-trip to Jeita Grottos, Byblos, Harissa from Beirut. • Explore Jeita Grottos site by riding the mini cable-car and the boat inside one of the caves and returning back by the mini train. • Explore Virgin Mary Statue in HARISSA by riding the cable-car and the panoramic view of Jounieh bay. • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its fascinating Marina, Souk and the Castle in Byblos. • Complimentary pickup and drop off from most Beirut hotels
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4 - Sursock
16 km away
The Sursock Museum, which is officially known as the Nicolas Ibrahim Sursock Museum, is a modern art and contemporary art museum in Beirut, Lebanon.
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5 - Mansourieh
16 km away
El Mansourieh is a village in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. It is historically important because of the archaeological remains of a Roman aqueduct.
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6 - Shore Excursions in Beirut
17 km away
Paragliding with Gravity offers a unique experience with our certified pilots for all traveller including kids from 4 years and above. Our office location is very friendly and offers lockers, free wifi, waiting area, coffee, netflix and video games for kids waiting for their parents to finish their ride. our staff speak 3 languages (english, french and arabic) and are very friendly. we guarantee that your experience will be one of a kind and will never be forgotten. the view of the city from above is breathtaking.
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7 - Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
16 km away
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8 - Mohamad al amin Mosque
16 km away
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9 - Scuba Diving in Beirut
17 km away
Experience some of Lebanon best scuba diving sites on scuba diving tour that’s designed with beginner divers in mind. Rather than learning in a pool with no marine life, you’ll practice in shallow waters until you feel confident enough to explore the sea, where your chances of spotting rare marine life will be greatly increased Scuba diving is a mode of underwater diving whereby divers use breathing equipment that is completely independent of a surface air supply. - Lebanon Diving - Learn and Explore the Sea with the Best Scuba Divers - Explore Lebanese Waters - We'll Pick you up From Your Hotel & Return
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10 - Beirut
17 km away
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. No recent population census has been conducted, but 2007 estimates ranged from slightly more than 1 million to 2.2 million as part of Greater Beirut, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region and the fifteenth-largest in the Arab world.
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11 - Rafic El Hariri Memorial
17 km away
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12 - Sledding in Beirut
17 km away
Enjoy a 360-Degree Off-road Rush of Sight, Sound, and Smell, and ride the country’s best off-road trails with our well trained guides Polaris Half Day tours gives you the opportunity to cover a full adventurous offroad experience to carefully chosen trails and spectacular destinations. For half day trips, we usually depart around 10 am or 2 pm after a quick briefing Tours are 3 hours and perfect for groups, couples, families, beginners, and experienced riders Our most popular Half Day destinations are Chabrouh Dam, Sannin, and Houwit el Badwiyye Depending on the season, final destinations can be reached by different trails while passing through a variety of attractions, viewpoints, small rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and Bedouins. Note: The pricing is per vehicle so you can ride comfortably alone or get an extra passenger with you at no extra cost Polaris ATV has 2 Seats, it fits 1 driver and 1 passenger Experience the off-road thrill as you venture through Lebanon’s most stunning scenery
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13 - Falougha
18 km away
Falougha - Khalwat Falougha is a municipality in the Baabda District of Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. The municipality consists of the villages of Falougha and Khalwat Falougha. It is 35 kilometers east of Beirut.
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14 - Annaya
18 km away
Kfar Baal, also known as Annaya is a municipality in the Byblos District of Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate, Lebanon. It is 55 kilometers north of Beirut. Kfar Baal has an average elevation of 920 meters above sea level and a total land area of 303 hectares. There were six companies with more than five employees operating in the village as of 2008. Its inhabitants are predominantly Maronite Catholics.
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15 - Raouche Rocks
20 km away
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