Near Hasbaya, south Lebanon, 114 km from Beirut. This is the principle sanctuary of the Druze, consisting of 40 hermitages of Khalwat, where thousands of initiates come each Thursday on spiritual retreats. Visitors should request permission from the resident sheikh before venturing around the site. Women are asked to wear headscarves. Hasbaya’s huge citadel is its primary touristic site, owned by the Chehab emirs. On the banks of the Hasbani River is a scattering of outdoor restaurants that serve deliciously prepared trout.
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Shrine of prophet Joshua (Yusha’ bin Nu)70 km north of Beirut. The Shrine of Prophet Joshua in El-Menyeh, Tripoli is said to have been the site of a number of miracles for the sick. The tomb is in a cave with a depth of over 15 meters. Water is said to drip down onto the tomb in order to quench the prophet’s thirst, since according to locals he died thirsty. Wander around the old souks of El-Mina, the port area of the city. Or, satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Abdul Rahman Hallab and Son, who have been making traditional Arabic sweets since 1881.
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