The cliff
White water over rock.
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Jezzine Waterfall drops from a high rock edge at the town of Jezzine, the main summer resort of southern Lebanon, into a deep green valley. Mountain peaks and pine forests surround the town, including the nearby Bkassine forest. Lebanese visitors come for cool air and mountain views, and the falls make the area's best-known picture. The name Jezzine comes from an Aramaic word meaning «depot», and historians believe it served as a storage stop for traders on the caravan route linking Sidon with the Chouf, the Beqaa and Syria. The town sits at an average altitude of 950 m and is known for the shrine of Our Lady of the Waterfall. It has long been an important mountain centre in the region. From above you see white water falling over a rock wall among red roofs and thick greenery, then vanishing into the valley. Stone buildings at the edge of town overlook the cliff, and a road below allows a closer approach. The water is strongest in spring and can weaken greatly by late summer. It is about 19 km in a straight line from Sidon, Wikipedia gives 22 km, and it is about 40 km from Beirut. Take care at the edges, as not every spot has barriers, and bring a jacket, as it can turn cool. The UK Foreign Office currently advises against all travel to this area, and access may not be possible, so check official guidance before making any plans.
White water over rock.
Houses above the valley.
Pine trees nearby.
Jezzine, southern Lebanon, about 40 km south of Beirut
In spring, and it can weaken greatly by late summer.
Yes, from spots along the edge and the road, so take care at the cliff.