A lively coastal city on a beautiful bay, gateway to Harissa.
Jounieh is a lively coastal city on a sweeping bay just north of Beirut, about 20 km away. Famous for its scenic Téléférique cable car up to the Harissa shrine, its seaside restaurants and its buzzing nightlife, Jounieh is also the gateway to nearby attractions like Jeita Grotto and Harissa.
"Quick facts",
Once a string of fishing villages on a beautiful bay, Jounieh grew rapidly in the 20th century into one of Lebanon’s most popular coastal resorts. Its Téléférique cable car, opened in the 1960s, still carries visitors up to the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine at Harissa, and the bay remains a favourite for dining and nightlife.
A scenic ride up to Harissa with sweeping bay views.
Marinas, seaside restaurants and coastal walks.
Jounieh is famous for its clubs, bars and summer buzz.
Two of Lebanon’s top attractions, just minutes away.
Jounieh is about 20 km north of Beirut — roughly a 30-minute drive. It’s an easy trip on its own, and sits right beside Jeita Grotto and Harissa, which are usually visited together on a day tour.
Its beautiful bay, the Téléférique cable car up to Harissa, seaside dining and famous nightlife.
About 20 km — roughly a 30-minute drive north along the coast.
Jeita Grotto and the Harissa shrine are both just minutes away and are usually visited together.
