Anfeh Lebanon In 20+ Stunning Photos

The Phoenician coastal town of Anfeh in the North is little spoken of comparing to other cities like Byblos , Tyre , Sidon , Baalbek , and the likes. And yet, it is an exquisite gem that shines brightly on the Lebanese coast with beauty and history.

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Anfeh borders Chekka at 15 km from Tripoli, and at an enjoyable 65 km ride from Beirut along the beautiful coast of Lebanon. In that small coastal town, there is plenty to admire and explore, and also to enjoy.

#1 Exquisite Mediterranean vibes

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Anfeh used to be a fishers' town but also a strategic location for the Phoenicians as well as for the Crusade Counts that governed Tripoli . It is very well-maintained despite its antiquity, and particularly attractive with sceneries of white and blue houses by the beach.

#2 Ancient salines along its coast

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An amazing sight of Anfeh's ancient salines built on its rocky beaches. Throughout history, these salines have never ceased to produce sea salt... naturally; a production that continues to contribute to the town's economy.

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#3 A Phoenician castle

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Remnants of Phoenician presence and tales, and remains of at least 3,000 years of human occupation, Anfeh is one of the oldest continuously inhabited Phoenician towns in Lebanon .

#4 A unique peninsula fortress

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The archaeological site of Anfeh's peninsula is unique of its kind in Lebanon, and an impressive one as you can see.

The site was once a mighty fortress, including the Crusader castle of Nephin, and a state of the Crusade Counts of Tripoli from 1102 AD through 1289 AD.

#5 As if designed by a painter

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A mesmerizing view of the salines extending along the rocky beaches of Anfeh.

#6 Saint Georges Church

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Saint George Church is the biggest and main church of Anfeh. It is stunning with fine arts and frescos.

#7 The view of Anfeh from the sky

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From the sky, Anfeh looks like a "normal" contemporary town yet its coastline bedrock holds ancient tomb-holes and caves said to be haunted by past settlers or monks.

If you're a ghost-buster type of person, you may disregard the villagers' warning and dare some scary adventure; only if you believe in ghosts, of course.

#8 Beautiful beach even in winter

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