City of Brummana Today Brummana region
counts around 10 hotels among them two 5-star (Printania Palace Hotel
and Grand Hills Hotel & Spa) and two 4-star (Bellevue Palace Hotel and
Sheraton Claridge Hotel under construction), 13 furnished apartments
and 13 compounds, sidewalk restaurants, cafes and nightclubs known for
their varied shows and programs -most of the prime Lebanese
restaurants are present in Brummana, as well as over 200 shops and
commercial establishments.
In addition, and during the civil strife years, Brummana has gradually
become a primary residence for an increasing number of Lebanese and
Arab families and first-class schools have chosen Brummana for their
main campus.
Location Lying on one of the Metn
Hills in Mount Lebanon, at 750-meter (2560 feet) above sea level,
between Beit Mery and Baabdat, Brummana’s main street is about 6-km
long, and located at 17-km from Beirut or a 30-minute drive by car, 20
Km from Beirut International Airport, 25 Km from Casino du Liban, 11
Km from the beach resorts and 20-minute drive from the nearest ski
resort.
Brummana commands a magnificent view to the mountains of Metn, Aley,
Baabda and Kesrwan.
It also overlooks the coasts of Beirut, Metn and Kesrwan.
Situated at the heart of Metn, it constitutes a geographic link
between the cities and the villages.
Brummana is bounded by Beit Mery and Roumieh from the West; by Jurit
el-Ballout and Qannabat Brummana from the North-West; by Mar Chayya,
Baabdat from the East; by Al-Ghaba, Al-Maska, the Jaamani River from
the South East.
Climate Brummana’s reputedly good
climate was also cited by Arab and non-Arab tourists to Lebanon, and
has clearly been one of the major attractions of the region for summer
Arab tourists in the past. Temperatures in Brummana, for example,
which is at 750 metres altitude, are several degrees lower in the
summer than they are in Beirut. This makes it much easier for families
with children to spend summer vacations in the region, since they can
more easily enjoy outdoor activities.
Environment Brummana
is still viewed by many as a destination with a quiet, clean, and
green environment.
It is considered a restful place, removed from the noise and traffic
of Beirut, yet with beautiful views over the city and the surrounding
coast and countryside. This view of Brummana is shared by both
tourists staying in the region and those staying in hotels in Beirut,
although the attribute appears to be most highly prized by Arab
visitors.
Historical Sites Lebanon’s
historic and natural sites – from Baalbek and Byblos to the Jeita
Grotto and the Cedars are among the primary attractions for many
visitors to Lebanon, particularly Western visitors. Access to all
these sites is just as easy, if not easier, from Brummana as it is
from Beirut, where traffic delays can add considerable time to
day-trips.
Mount Lebanon also has its own historic and natural sites that, if not
as famous, are nonetheless interesting and attractive to tourists.
Deir Al Kalaa in Beit Mery is one such example; others include the
Serail Abi Lamaa and 18th Monastery of St Shaya in Broummana. Some of
the villages in the region are also of archaeological interest, and
there are two natural springs and a waterfall at Wadi Al Aar, Baabdat.
First-Class Restaurants Brummana
and the surrounding region are very famous for its restaurants.
Several of Lebanon’s best restaurants are located here and people
visit it from far and wide, at all times of year, to enjoy a meal.
During the peak summer months these restaurants are extremely full.
Excellent Nightlife A vibrant
nightlife is a characteristic of the freedom and openness of the
Lebanese society – something that has traditionally had a strong
appeal for the Arab market.
