A charming coastal town — Phoenician sea wall, old churches and lemonade.
Batroun is one of Lebanon’s oldest and most charming coastal towns, about 55 km north of Beirut.
With its ancient Phoenician sea wall, pretty old stone streets, seaside churches and famous fresh lemonade,
it’s a relaxed and picturesque stop — and a gateway to the north’s growing wine country.
"Quick facts",
Batroun is an ancient Phoenician town, and its most distinctive feature — a long natural sea wall of fused rock that shelters the old harbour — is said to date back to Phoenician times. The old town’s stone lanes, seaside churches such as Our Lady of the Sea, and easygoing atmosphere have made Batroun a favourite coastal escape.
An ancient wall of rock protecting the old harbour from the waves.
Winding stone streets, boutiques and cafés.
Landmarks such as Our Lady of the Sea, right by the water.
Try the town’s famously refreshing fresh lemonade.
Batroun is about 55 km north of Beirut — roughly a 1-hour drive up the coast. It’s a lovely stop on the way to or from Tripoli, and a natural base for visiting the north’s wineries.
Its ancient Phoenician sea wall, charming old stone town, seaside churches and famously good fresh lemonade.
About 55 km — roughly a 1-hour drive north along the coast.
It pairs well with Tripoli for a coastal day, or with the north’s wineries such as Ixsir on a wine tour.
