{"id":6461,"date":"2026-10-24T21:52:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T02:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.madeinliban.com\/general-travel-in-jezzine-waterfalls-a-any-duration-trip-for-general-audience\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T14:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T19:37:03","slug":"general-travel-in-jezzine-waterfalls-a-any-duration-trip-for-general-audience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeinliban.com\/fr\/general-travel-in-jezzine-waterfalls-a-any-duration-trip-for-general-audience\/","title":{"rendered":"Jezzine Waterfalls Guide: The Falls, Bkassine and Local Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of Lebanon’s tallest waterfalls drops off the edge of this southern mountain town. Here is how to see it, and what else to do nearby.<\/em><\/p>\n

Place Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Region<\/th>\nJezzine, South Lebanon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to visit<\/th>\nMarch to June, when the falls run strongest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time needed<\/th>\nHalf a day to a full day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Good for<\/th>\nNature, families, crafts, wine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Getting there<\/th>\nAbout 1.5 hours by car from Beirut via Saida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Jezzine is a mountain town in South Lebanon, about 22 km inland from Saida (Sidon) at around 950 metres. Locals call it the town of the waterfalls, and with good reason: its main fall drops straight off a cliff on the edge of town, close enough to hear from the streets. Around it you will find pine forests, red-roofed stone houses, a famous craft of hand-carved cutlery and some of the highest vineyards in the south.<\/p>\n

The old version of this page claimed a drop of 250 metres. That is not right. Sources put the main fall at somewhere between about 74 and 90 metres, which is still among the tallest in Lebanon and a striking sight when the water is running hard.<\/p>\n

What to see<\/h2>\n

Jezzine Waterfall<\/h3>\n

The waterfall plunges from the cliff below the town into a green gorge. For the classic view, use the viewing balcony on George Aziz Avenue. To get closer, take the road near the Lady of Maabour statue and follow the short walk down towards the base. The flow is strongest in late winter and spring, after rain and snowmelt, and much thinner by late summer.<\/p>\n

Fakhreddine’s Cave<\/h3>\n

Close to the waterfall is the cave where Emir Fakhreddine II is said to have hidden from Ottoman troops before his capture in the 1630s. It is a short visit, but the story of Lebanon’s great emir makes it worth the stop.<\/p>\n

Lady of Maabour statue<\/h3>\n

At the western entrance to town, a statue of the Virgin Mary by sculptor Youssef Ghossoub holds a key to Jezzine. The spot gives wide views over the town, the valley and, in the distance, the Bkassine pine forest.<\/p>\n

Heritage in the town centre<\/h3>\n

On the main square, the municipal serail dates from 1898 and shows Ottoman-era design. The Kanaan Mansion, built in 1892 by Suleiman Bey Kanaan, is known for its arcades. The Farid Serhal Palace, built in the second half of the 20th century in an eclectic oriental style, was damaged in the war and partly restored. Saint Maroun Church dates from the 18th century.<\/p>\n

Jezzine cutlery<\/h3>\n

Jezzine has made knives and cutlery for centuries, with decorated handles, traditionally of bone, often shaped like a bird. The craft is linked to the Haddad family, who are said to have begun in 1770. Look for workshops and shops in town, or browse the sets made by Haddad Cutlery<\/a>, a Jezzine family workshop known for its phoenix-shaped handles.<\/p>\n

Bkassine Pine Forest<\/h3>\n

Just next to Jezzine, Bkassine is one of the largest pine forests in Lebanon and the area’s main source of pine nuts. It has walking and biking trails, picnic spots and a campsite, and it is a cool, shaded place to spend a summer afternoon.<\/p>\n

A suggested day<\/h2>\n

Morning<\/h3>\n

Drive down the coast to Saida, then turn inland and climb to Jezzine. Start at the Lady of Maabour statue for the view, then walk down towards the waterfall while the light is soft.<\/p>\n

Afternoon<\/h3>\n

Have lunch in town, then visit Fakhreddine’s Cave, the serail and the Kanaan Mansion. Stop at a cutlery shop before heading to Bkassine for a walk under the pines.<\/p>\n

Evening<\/h3>\n

End the day with a wine tasting. Karam Wines<\/a>, founded in 2002 as the first winery in South Lebanon, grows high-altitude grapes including the native Meksassi. Terre Brune<\/a> is another Jezzine winery making wine and arak. Contact them before you go to arrange a visit.<\/p>\n

Where to eat and what to buy<\/h2>\n

Jezzine’s restaurants are mostly family-run and serve South Lebanese mountain food: kibbeh, grilled meat, fresh salads, labneh with local olive oil, and fruit from the orchards. For mooneh to take home, Mounit Baytna<\/a> in nearby Kfarhouna makes jams, preserves and pantry staples the way a Lebanese home kitchen would. Bkassine pine nuts make a good gift too.<\/p>\n

Practical tips<\/h2>\n