Phoenician Sea Wall
A 225-metre wall of fused sandstone that has held back the Mediterranean for more than 2,500 years.
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Batroun
North Lebanon — Coast
A Phoenician coastal town with clear blue water, old churches, and the most famous lemonade in the country.
Sights
A coastal gem known for its Phoenician Wall, old churches, and clear blue water. It's famous for its unique lemonade.
After Dark
Trendy, beachy nightlife. Visit Bolero for sunset drinks or explore the microbrewery Colonel Beer for local craft brews.
The Itinerary
Top Places to See
The shortlist we always send first. If you have only one afternoon, start here.
Saint Stephen’s Cathedral
The 19th-century Maronite cathedral with a striking blue-and-white interior.
Old Souk
A small, walkable souk of stone houses, cafés, and craft ateliers leading to the harbor.
Mseilha Fort
A 17th-century fort perched on a limestone outcrop just outside town — pure Game-of-Thrones drama.
Insider Notes
Quietly Highlighted
The corners that don't always make the guidebooks but reward the curious.
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Hilmi’s Lemonade
The decades-old stand pressing fresh lemons in the souk — the most copied drink in Lebanon.
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Saydet el Bahr
A tiny Greek-Orthodox chapel built directly into the Phoenician sea wall, half-eaten by salt.
What to Do
Entertainment & Atmosphere
Where the place comes alive — concerts, festivals, beach clubs, and the best ways to fill an evening.
Colonel Brewery
Lebanon's pioneering microbrewery — beach bar, beer garden, and live music in summer.
Pierre & Friends
A legendary cliffside beach bar with rope swings into the sea — Sundays are unmissable.
White Beach & San Stephano
Two of the most popular beach clubs north of town.
The Table
Where to Eat
Tested addresses across categories — from village mountain food to fine modern Lebanese.
Chez Maguy
A no-menu fish shack on the cliffs at Anfeh — eat what the boats brought in that morning.
Aaliya’s Books
A bookshop-bistro in a restored old house — strong on natural wine and small plates.
Faqra Lac de Batroun
Pizza, pasta, and grilled fish on a deck right on the harbor.
To Take Home
Souvenirs Worth the Suitcase Space
Locally made, locally sourced, and small enough to fly with — what to actually buy.
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Soap from the souk
Cold-pressed olive-oil and laurel soaps from family ateliers.
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Colonel craft beer
A take-home four-pack of the Lebanese craft beer that started a movement.
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Batroun lemonade syrup
Bottled lemonade concentrate from Hilmi’s — your only chance to recreate it at home.
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