Baatara Falls, Lebanon
From series “Most Fanciful Waterfalls of the Planet”
In the region of Tannourine in Lebanon is located the Baatara waterfall. It is noteworthy, that it falls into the limestone cave of the same name. The unique geological formation was discovered relatively recently in 1952. Today, the waterfall with a height of 255 meters is one of the most striking natural attractions in the country. The cave into which the waterfall drops is equally interesting. It is often called 'the Cave of the Three Bridges'.
Centuries ago under the influence of water and wind it found a unique form. In a deep cave a certain kind of three limestone bridges have really been formed. The waterfall is located behind the bridges. Overall, the natural complex looks irresistible. Scientists believe that the Baatara is one of the oldest waterfalls on Earth and was formed about 160 million years ago.
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Car rental office: 'SHOWCASE - Wedding cars in Lebanon - Limousine cars - Old wedding cars' is located in 38 km (
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Fuel station: 'Unite - Gas Station' in 2.46 km
Supermarket: 'Snow Bird - Supermarket' in 4.29 km
Parking: 'Hospital Parking' in 35 km
Apotheek: 'Rahbani - Pharmacy' in 21 km
Police station: 'Bsherri Station - Police' in 15 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Douma Hotel' in 3.94 km
Nearest airports:
» Rafic Hariri Airport BEY - in 51 km
» Damascus International Airport DAM - in 103 km
» Bassel Al-Assad International Airport LTK - in 136 km
» Haifa Airport HFA - in 169 km
» Larnaca Airport LCA - in 220 km
» Rafic Hariri Airport BEY - in 51 km
» Damascus International Airport DAM - in 103 km
» Bassel Al-Assad International Airport LTK - in 136 km
» Haifa Airport HFA - in 169 km
» Larnaca Airport LCA - in 220 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Baatara Falls
Douma Hotel
Located in 3 km from Baatara Falls
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Rooms: 40
Route on the map:
Rooms: 40
Hotel Douma is a 40-minute drive from Batroun and 80 km away from Rafic Hariri International Airport. The skiing resorts of Cedars and Laklouk are a … More: photo, rates and booking
La Reserve Afqa
Located in 6 km from Baatara Falls
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Rooms: 30
Route on the map:
Rooms: 30
The tents at La Reserve Afqa include bed spaces, and shared bathrooms are available. You can also bring your own tent for a more personalised … More: photo, rates and booking
Salameh Hotel
Located in 12 km from Baatara Falls
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Rooms: 20
Route on the map:
Rooms: 20
All rooms at Salameh include a balcony overlooking the mountains. Each room offers a satellite TV, a minibar and a wardrobe. A shower is fitted in … More: photo, rates and booking
Le Tournant Hotel & Resort
Located in 14 km from Baatara Falls
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Rooms: 100
Route on the map:
Rooms: 100
All accommodation at Le Tournant is air-conditioned and furnished with parquet floors. Each room and apartment comes with a TV and a private … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
0 km - Three Bridge Chasm
The abyss three bridges - such a name has the Jura cave, which is located in Lebanon. Its natural entrance is an abyss in the earth's crust with the depth of 225 meters, into which flows the Baatara waterfall. These wonderful sites of natural origin are considered …
From the series 'Largest and Most Branched Caves on Earth'
The abyss three bridges - such a name has the Jura cave, which is located in Lebanon. Its natural entrance is an abyss in the earth's crust with the depth of 225 meters, into which flows the Baatara waterfall. These wonderful sites of natural origin are considered …
20 km - Byblos
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22 km - Bibl
The city of Byblos attracts fans of ancient history in Lebanon. It is also one of the three most ancient cities on our planet. The earliest organized settlements in these places date back to the 7th Millennium BC. The city was formed under the now known name in the 4th …
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33 km - Jeita Grotto
The Jeita Grotto is one of Lebanon's most remarkable sights. This is a complex of two large limestone caves, whose general length is about 9 km. The lower cave was discovered a long time ago, in the first half of the 19th century. As it was found out by scientists, …
From the series 'Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth'
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35 km - The Temple of Jupiter
A unique building is the ancient Jupiter temple, located in the old Lebanese city of Baalbek. Although the ancient building is now in ruins, it still admires with the size and constructional features. The main secret of the temple is the huge plates at its base, as …
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36 km - Baalbek
Baalbek is one of the oldest towns in the world. It is located in a picturesque mountain region near Beirut. The parts of the buildings that were found there, amaze people with sizes and the architectural accuracy. All the buildings on the territory of the ancient town …
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Top destination around Baatara Falls - Byblos-Jbeil
When you want to get acquainted with the city, don’t forget to explore the fortress built by Crusaders. To build such a grandiose fortification, Crusaders mined limestone in local quarries. Besides that, they used stones from the Phoenician and Roman ruins. In 1190, when Saladin conquered the city, this fortress was destroyed completely. However, Crusaders managed to restore the building completely. It remained an active military garrison until the 20th century. Nowadays, tourists can explore the fortress and enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings from its top.
To get to Byblos-Jbeil, tourists first need to fly to Beirut – most capitals have direct flights to this city. In Beirut Airport, comfortable buses take tourists to the central part of Byblos-Jbeil. Travelers can always get a taxi to this city, but it will be significantly more expensive. The journey time from the airport to Byblos-Jbeil is approximately half an hour.
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To get to Byblos-Jbeil, tourists first need to fly to Beirut – most capitals have direct flights to this city. In Beirut Airport, comfortable buses take tourists to the central part of Byblos-Jbeil. Travelers can always get a taxi to this city, but it will be significantly more expensive. The journey time from the airport to Byblos-Jbeil is approximately half an hour.
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