Jeita Grotto
مغارة جعيتا‎‎
A monumental underground karstic wonderland is also the water source for over a million citizens of Beirut.

📜 Spectacular underground system, longest cave system in the Middle East.
🔍 Water source for over a million Beirut citizens.

Why Go

🌊 Explore two separate cave systems, Upper and Lower Caves
🚤 Tour Lower Cave by boat
🚶 Walk through Upper Cave via platforms and walkways
💎 See dazzling rock formations, including world's longest known stalactite (over 8 meters)

Why Avoid

🚫 Lower Cave closed in winter due to high water levels
🚗 Public transportation unreliable, private car/taxi recommended

Tips

🧥 Bring a coat, grotto is cool even in hot summers
🚠 Best route is scenic cable car through mountains
🗓️ Book tour online in advance, especially on weekends, holidays, and summer to avoid queues

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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