Jeita GrottoUndoubtedly Lebanon's premier sight, the Jeita Grotto is a
must-see tourist attraction. Located just 11 miles (about 18km)
from Beirut, the Jeita Grotto is an underground complex consisting
of two separate, but connected, limestone caves, spanning an
overall length of 5.6 miles (about 9km). Situated in the Nahr
al-Kalb river valley, the caves are accessible by boat - and house
a series of limestone concretions that have for millennia been
shaped into unique formations, sizes and colours. Known as 'Mother
Nature's masterpiece', the Jeita Grotto also features an incredible
'upper gallery' - accessible via walkways carved into the natural
rock - where you can observe the world's largest stalactite. A
finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition, no holiday in
Beirut would be complete without checking out these extraordinary
caves. Website: www.jeitagrotto.com Opening Time: Open every day except Mondays, from 9am to 5.30pm
(June to September); and 9am to 5pm (October to May) |