Lebanon is a country of karst areas rich with mountains that offer spectacular scenery and scenic view and the mountainous caves are spread in different regions. In one of these regions in the valley of Nahr El-Kalb at 18 km North of Beirut, is found Jeïta Grotto, one of the most marvelous natural wonders in the Middle-East, in spacious greenery. The road leading to the caverns is carved in the mountains and surrounded with trees. The all-around nature is perfectly in tune with the site.
Jeïta Grotto is the jewel of tourism in Lebanon offering to its visitors qualified modern services and accommodation in harmony with a fascinating nature. It creates a magical trip which enables them to spend a day of wonder-filled adventure by being carried away from a tangible world to a wonderland where are found 2 limestone crystallized grottoes characterized by extraordinary concretions of stalactites and stalagmites sculpted naturally in different forms, sizes and colors. It is a source of attraction for whole the families wishing to discover a mysterious world in the heart of the earth.
The “Touristic Site of Jeïta” gathers all elements of nature such as stone, water, trees, flowers, air and animals in a verdurous environment and with a touch of Lebanese cultural heritage. It is one of the most impressive and interesting natural sites in the world.
The grotto was discovered in 1836 by an American missionary who, venturing some 50 m into the cave, fired a shot from his gun and found a cavern of major importance. Jeita Grotto is the superb work of Mother Nature. It’s unimaginable how nature has sculpted such a masterpiece! At every step an astonishing limestone formation will surprise you!