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Once
a small quiet town, since the 1970’s
Jounieh has grown into a densely
built-up area of high-rise buildings,
hotels and large resort complexes.
Its beautiful bay, excellent
restaurants, night spots and shopping
attract visitors from all over.To get
a sense of Jounieh’s style, try
strolling down the main street of the
old town near the sea-front.
Enjoy
the tropical palm trees, glitzy
restaurants and the shops.
At the same time,
a traditional flavor remains;
two
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hundred
of Jounieh’s old houses have been
earmarked for preservation.
Driving
north along the town’s old seacoast
towards Maamaltein, you will find a
well-preserved Roman Bridge across the
River Ghazir, which once formed the
boundary between the Crusader County
of Tripoli and the Latin Kingdom of
Jerusalem
In Maamaltein the Casino du
Liban tempts visitors with slot
machines, American Roulette, Black
Jack, Baccarat and Casino Stud Poker,
as ell as restaurants, a theater and a
night club.
Just south of Jounieh, Kaslik has its
own special identity thanks to its
yacht harbor, beaches, art galleries,,
and posh restaurants.
The yacht harbor, which belongs
to the Automobile and Touring Club of
Lebanon, has space for about 100 boats
of all sizes, with room for visiting
yachts as well.
The club organizes annual car
rallies.
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Major
Cities - Jounieh