Jeita Grotto
Cableway that transports visitors to the area of the grotto
Lower cave at Jeita.
"The Guardian of Time", a sculpture by Lebanese artist Tony Farah outside the lower cave at Jeita.
Engine that pulls the tourist train at the Jeita Grotto
Tourist facilities in the vicinity of the grotto
Jeita Grotto
Tags : Cave
Timings : 8:30 Onwards
Entry Fee : Free
Jeita Grotto, Beirut Overview
These caves are the longest ones in Lebanon and featured as a finalist in the New Seven Wonders of Nature competition.æ
Approximately 18 kms away from Beirut, driving to Jeita Grotto is the best way to get there. Alternatively you can take a minibus or taxi. It consists of two separate, but interconnected limestone caves. This place is considered to be one of the world's most amazing agglomerations of stalactites and stalagmites. A boat will take you to the lower grotto, while you can explore the upper grotto on foot. As for what lies inside, its for you to unravel!
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