Akkar Governorate district, Lebanon

Places to visit near Halba

Halba is a town in Akkar Governorate district, Lebanon. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 caves and 12 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Tell Kazel (25 km), Al-Tawbat Mosque (30 km) and Bertasi Mosque (31 km).

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Halba, Lebanon
Halba, Akkar Governorate district, Lebanon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Halba at a glance

Location
Akkar Governorate district, Lebanon
Coordinates
34.5428° N, 36.0797° E
Places within 50 km
143 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Halba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Halba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Halba

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Halba. The closest is Akkar Plain Foothills (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Halba

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Halba. The closest is Jabal Haat (20 km); the best-known is Qurnet Al Sawda (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Halba

28 caves within 100 km of Halba. The closest is Mghâret Ed Darra (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Halba

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Halba. The closest is Al-Tawbat Mosque (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Halba

13 churches within 100 km of Halba. The closest is St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tripoli, Lebanon (31 km); the best-known is Monastère Saint-Serge-et-Saint-Bacchus (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Halba

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Halba. The closest is Oyoun al Samak (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Halba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Halba
  2. 1 km Akkar Plain Foothills · heritage site, Akkar Governorate
  3. 31 km Bertasi Mosque · mosque, North Governorate
  4. 1 km Al-Tawbat Mosque · mosque, North Governorate
  5. 41 km Tell Kazel · heritage site, Tartus Governorate
  6. 17 km Tell Kirri · heritage site, Akkar Governorate
  7. 9 km Back to Halba

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How to reach Halba

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Halba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3988Akkar Plain Foothills (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3354Jabal Haat (20 km)
    Caves1728Mghâret Ed Darra (11 km)
    Other attractions1416عين كليكي (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1215Al-Tawbat Mosque (30 km)
    Churches913St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tripoli, Lebanon (31 km)
    Waterfalls49Oyoun al Samak (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Barrage de Nahr el Moussa (16 km)
    Buddhist sites35Monastery of St Anthony of Qozhaya (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Maqrud (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Horch Ehden Nature Reserve (34 km)
    Temples12Roman Temple Bziza (48 km)
    Museums12Gibran Museum (41 km)

    Halba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Halba?

    Akkar Plain Foothills (heritage site, about 1 km), Tell Kazel (heritage site, about 25 km), Tell Kirri (heritage site, about 9 km), Al-Tawbat Mosque (mosque, about 30 km), Bertasi Mosque (mosque, about 31 km), Al-Uwaysiyat (mosque or dargah, about 31 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Halba?

    143 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 caves, 14 other attractions, 12 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Halba?

    Akkar Plain Foothills, about 1 km by road; Tell Kirri (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Halba?

    Jabal Haat, about 20 km by road; Tall Boabed (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Halba?

    Mghâret Ed Darra, about 11 km by road; Mgharet Es Sedr (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Halba?

    Start in Halba, visit Akkar Plain Foothills, then Bertasi Mosque, then Al-Tawbat Mosque, then Tell Kazel, then Tell Kirri, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Halba?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Halba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Halba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Halba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.