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
- The municipality, former seraglio of the emirs Abillama
- The old stone houses
- Falougha’s pine forest and the Lamartine valley
- Multiple sources of spring water
- Falougha summer festival held in mid-August
- Outdoor activities organized by mountain resorts
- A hike in Falougha’s pine forest
- The hiking trail, section 16, Mtein-Falougha of 19.3 Km (LMT association)
- 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.