CAZA:

Baabda
1250m

Etymology:

Syriac origin, "Polougo", meaning "separate, divided, detached part"

Falougha is a peaceful village of Mount Lebanon that illustrates the Lebanese archetypal summer resort. Two winter rivers intersect the village which is known for its water sources and green hills, dotted with a wide variety of trees and furrowed by hiking trails. The village has preserved its traditional 19th century appearance, with its many red-tiled stone houses, including the old seraglio whose portal combines Levantine and Italian influences. Falougha is synonymous with adventure and discovery.

Must-do things
Architectural Heritage
  • The municipality, former seraglio of the emirs Abillama
  • The old stone houses
Natural Heritage
  • Falougha’s pine forest and the Lamartine valley
  • Multiple sources of spring water
Cultural Heritage
  • Falougha summer festival held in mid-August
  • Outdoor activities organized by mountain resorts
Hiking
  • A hike in Falougha’s pine forest
  • The hiking trail, section 16, Mtein-Falougha of 19.3 Km (LMT association)
Where To Eat
  • Al-Chaghour: a good Lebanese cuisine on a shaded terrace facing Hammana’s waterfall. It is said that Jacques Brel had a concert there in the 60s.
Nearby sites and villages
  • The palaces of the historic center of Abbadieh
  • The labelled villages of Hammana and Sawfar
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