This beautiful village on prime of the village of Tannourine carries a reputation of Syriac origin, Chotin, which means “drink.”
It overlooks the breathtaking surroundings of the valley and nature surrounding it and is most well-known for the Balou Balaa (or Balaa Sinkhole), which is described by The Guardian as one of many World’s Greatest Waterfalls.
The positioning of the breathtaking falls is among the many greatest locations for a street journey in Lebanon to miss a surprising stream of water taking pictures for 250 meters to the underside of the cave!
Situated within the Caza of Batroun, the village has two church buildings, together with the Saidet Chatine church and a small chapel on its prime.
When visiting Chatine, you may expertise the gorgeous Tannourine Cedars Forest Nature Reserve, which spreads over an space of over 600 hectares, crowing about 60 000 cedars.
You may also take pleasure in a pleasant mountaineering expertise both on the Tannourine al Fawqa – Akoura path or the Bazaoun-Tannourine al Fawqa path.
When in Chatine, you may keep on the Candle Cave Chalets and Campsite positioned close to Balou Balaa. The chalets provide a peaceable and refreshing retreat surrounded by nice-looking surroundings. For more information, contact 76 447 855.
The gorgeous Laklouk village and the breathtaking villages of Tannourine, Douma, and Bchaaleh neighbor Chatine, which you must think about visiting as properly.
Chatine is a should to go to. Have a look!