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- The town is a popular summer escape due to its cooler mountain climate; bring a light jacket for the evenings even in summer.
- Traffic on the winding mountain road from Beirut can be heavy on summer weekends, so travel off-peak.
- It's a chic resort area, so dressing up slightly for evening dinners is the local norm.
- If taking a taxi from Beirut, be sure to negotiate the fare for the uphill journey in advance.
🍽 Food
Enjoy a vast array of traditional Lebanese small plates at the large open-air mountain restaurants.
Charcoal-grilled mixed meats served almost everywhere with the signature garlic paste (Toum).
A warm, sweet cheese pastry that is best eaten mid-morning at local traditional sweet shops.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Pick up boxes of premium baklava and other nut-based desserts at local patisseries for an excellent gift.
Harvested fresh from the surrounding forests, you can find them in the local grocery shops.
Enjoy beautiful, shaded walks under the iconic umbrella pine trees of the region.
A peaceful religious site surrounded by nature, located just outside the busy center.
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Broummana (Brummana) is a high-altitude luxury resort town in the Mount Lebanon range, overlooking the capital city of Beirut, located just 20 kilometers away. The settlement is situated in the heart of the pine-covered Matn region, at an elevation of approximately 800 meters. Due to its cool climate and unparalleled panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, Broummana has been a favored summer retreat for wealthy Lebanese and foreign diplomats since the 19th century. The town is highly renowned for its top-tier international schools and its animated tourism scene; its streets are lined with elegant boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants, open-air cafes, and trendy nightclubs. The majority of the population consists of Greek Orthodox Christians. Although modern tourism developments have reshaped the urban landscape, old stone houses and traditional Lebanese hospitality continue to define the atmosphere.
- Location: Lebanon
- Top sights: Chapel (Mar Charbel) · Mar Takla · Virgin Mary Shrine
- Nearby: Bickfaya (7 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 115 | 82 | 43 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 56 | 96 |
Geography
Facts
- The town lies in the pine-covered Matn region at an altitude of 800 meters.
- It provides a stunning panorama of Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea.
- It has been a favored summer resort for the elite and diplomats since the 1800s.
- Several high-quality international schools operate within the settlement.
- Its streets are lined with fine dining restaurants, cafes, and boutique hotels.
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