Chtaura: A Headquarter Town to the Heart of Beqaa
Chtaura is a Lebanese town in rich soil of Beqaa valley situated between the Beirut-Damascus highway. The town is a popular stopover of tourists and has to follow the traditional customs of trying their delicious toasted sandwiches and hot coffee or cold beverages at the surrounding snack bar at the main road. From Chtaura, tourists can ride a local taxi service to numerous destinations within the Beqaa area as well as to the surrounding cities of Damascus and Beirut.
Best Time to Visit
There is a rise in the number of tourists in Chtaura from June to August for these months offer very pleasant weather with warm temperature. Though this might the best time to go, tourists planning to visit the town should expect Chtaura hotels to be more expensive and most tourists attractions are crowded.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Just a few miles south town on the main streets, tourists can visit the Tannayal Village, which a former estate now a farmland and a retreat house managed by the Jesuit fathers. This also serves as a working farm facility for the Saint Joseph University’s Faculty of Agriculture. Other interesting places to visit are the majestic Hermel Pyramid and the pass by numerous wineries at the road of Beqaa Valley.
For a relaxing overnight stay at the town, tourists may book their Chtaura hotels at Chtaura Park Hotel, a 5-star boutique overlooking the Chtaura River. Massabki Hotel is also a good choice for those who tourists who want a relaxing and memorable stay in Chtaura.