Ehden

A culinary highlight of a visit to Ehden, Al-Ferdaws serves an authentic Levantine feast with dishes like kebeh, hummus, mezze and tabbouleh. Beirutians have been known to make the drive from the capital for the food and views at Al-Ferdaws. 

A verdant remainder of the famed cedars of Lebanon. In addition to magnificent trees, Horsh Ehden has more than 1000 species of indigenous plants and wildlife including endangered species of eagles and wolves.  A hike through the nature reserve brings visitors to beautiful gorges, with fairy-tale wild orchids, salamanders and mushrooms.

A historic church and large statue of Mary on the highest point near Ehden, offering magnificent views to the coast and inland. Visit for prayer and reflection or simply to take in the vista. 

One of the oldest monasteries of the Quadisha valley, the history of St. Anthony’s dates back to the 12th century. Along with admiring the beautiful mountain scenery, guests can visit the church, grotto or small museum which contains the first printing press in the Middle East, installed in the 16th century