Upper Cavern
A 750-metre walking gallery housing some of the largest known stalactites — including one nearly 8 metres long.
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Jeita Grotto
Keserwan — Mount Lebanon
Two interconnected limestone caves with stalactites, stalagmites, and an underground river you cross by boat.
Sights
A magnificent system of two separate but interconnected limestone caves. Explore the upper galleries on foot and take a short boat ride through the lower river gallery to see incredible stalactites and stalagmites.
The Itinerary
Top Places to See
The shortlist we always send first. If you have only one afternoon, start here.
Lower Cavern
The river gallery, traversed silently by electric boat through emerald water and limestone curtains.
Cable car & funicular
A short cable-car and miniature train link the entrance to the cave openings — half the fun.
Insider Notes
Quietly Highlighted
The corners that don't always make the guidebooks but reward the curious.
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New Seven Wonders finalist
Jeita was a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign — and the country’s most-visited natural site.
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Photography note
Cameras are not permitted inside the caves; storage lockers are provided at the entrance.
What to Do
Entertainment & Atmosphere
Where the place comes alive — concerts, festivals, beach clubs, and the best ways to fill an evening.
Jeita-area mountain trails
Short hikes from the parking area drop into the wadi for very different views of the cliff.
Kfardebian & Faqra
A natural day-trip pairing — the Roman Faqra ruins and the Bridge of God natural arch are 30 minutes uphill.
The Table
Where to Eat
Tested addresses across categories — from village mountain food to fine modern Lebanese.
Mounir
A short drive uphill in Broumana — Lebanese mezze with one of the best valley views in the country.
Indigo on the Roof
Down the mountain in central Beirut — a smart lunch spot if you’re combining the cave with the city.
Burger Brothers
An easy roadside option just below Jeita on the way back into Beirut.
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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Jeita gift-shop minerals
Polished limestone and Lebanese fossils from the on-site shop.
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Cedar woodwork
The Keserwan road on the way back is dotted with workshops carving cedar-wood crosses, boxes, and bowls.
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