Koura: Mediterranean Charm With A Modern Lifestyle
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www.destinationlebanon.gov.lb The Koura region, located along the Mediterranean coast south of Tripoli, offers all the amenities of modern-day Lebanon in a setting that reflects the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.
Starting along the sunny Mediterranean coast, visitors to the Koura region can enjoy beautiful sandy beach resorts with a full range of water sports and other amenities. Traveling inland, you begin to climb the foothills of the Mount Lebanon range. The area is dotted with small villages, many with small, historic Greek Orthodox churches that reflect the religious traditions of the region. Climbing further eastward, and higher into the mountains, you reach the mouth of the Holy Qadisha Valley.Koura is especially famous for its olives and olive oil, which are grown throughout the region. The area is dotted with old olive groves, and during harvest season you may see local farmers harvesting olives and pressing oil using time-honored techniques. The region’s olive oil is also used to produce natural olive oil soaps, using traditional methods that have been passed down in families for centuries. If you want to purchase locally-produced olive oil soaps, look for the artisanat shop in the village of Amioun. History-lovers should be sure to visit Enfé, a lovely, seaside fishing town known for its ancient churches and caves. Notable churches include Our Lady of the Wind and Saint Catherine Churches, both dating from the Crusader period. The foundations and moats of a Crusader-era fortress can still be seen on a rocky promontory that juts into the sea off the village's coastline. Today Enfé is also known for its salt production. Throughout the village you can see salt flats that are used to transform seawater into sea salt. The highest quality salts, known as fleur de sel , are sought after for cooking, bath products, and much more. Close to Enfé is the Crusader-era Abbey of Balamand, which sits on a promontory overlooking the sea. This lovely Cistercian-style Abbey has been restored and is still in use, and it is open to the public.
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عمان – المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية
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