15 Reasons To Take A Road Trip To Bentaël In Lebanon

Perched on a hill in Mount Lebanon, the small village of Bentaël boasts splendid natural beauty, ancient sites, churches built on ancient temples, hiking trails, the first-ever nature reserve in Lebanon, and more.

Located a few kilometers from Batroun, Bentaël, which Phoenician name means The Daughter of God Aal, is a must-visit to explore its sites. It has been a destination for hikers and nature lovers who seek it for its fascinating natural environment.

Here are some of the many reasons why Bentaël is worth a road trip.

#1 Splendid natural sights

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#2 Trails in paradise

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#3 Gorgeous nature

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#4 A fascinating Nature Reserve not-to-miss exploring

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It's Lebanon's first and smallest nature reserve. It was founded in 1981 by the locals who took it upon themselves to protect a large area of their heritage.

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It was inaugurated in 1987 but wasn't officially declared a nature reserve until early 1999.

#5 Bentael Nature Reserve is a 2 square km of paradise with hidden gems

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#6 The Reserve is home to a variety of fauna and flora worth photographing

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#7 A relaxing oasis away from the urban noises

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#8 St John's 12th century rock-cut hermitage and chapel

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