Discover Jounieh

In Jounieh, the historic souk and the Marian pilgrimage site of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa offer different reasons to visit. You can plan your trip around whether you want to focus more on the historic alleyways or include the nearby pilgrimage site. Choosing a hotel based on this focus is a practical first step.

Historic souk: alleyways and access to the waterfront promenade

A June 2025 ILO report describes a pedestrian network in Jounieh’s historic souk, with tiled alleyways, planters and benches. It also mentions a public square that provides access to the waterfront promenade. The description therefore covers both the design of the alleyways and a specific connection to the waterfront area.

The function of the square is especially clear for planning purposes: it provides access to the waterfront promenade. This makes the public square a useful point of connection, while the tiled alleyways themselves define the historic souk. Benches and planters add specific public-space features to the description of the pedestrian network. The report dates from June 2025; physical conditions may change. If a particular feature is important to your visit, check its current status in advance.

Renovation and accessible design

On June 9, 2025, the ILO described the revitalization project for the historic souk as ongoing; it included restoration of the old coastal alleyways. The project design includes accessible paths and tactile guide strips for people with mobility impairments and visual impairments.

These two features address different access needs: the paths are designed for people with mobility impairments, while the tactile guide strips are for people with visual impairments. If accessibility is important to your trip, check the current implementation and accessibility in advance. This takes into account that the information concerns the project’s design and lets you plan around conditions on site.

Our Lady of Lebanon and onward travel from Harissa

Our Lady of Lebanon, a Marian pilgrimage site, is located in nearby Harissa. This offers a different reason to visit than the historic souk: while the souk is described in terms of its alleyways and public spaces, Harissa’s religious identity as a pilgrimage site is central. If you want to include a Marian pilgrimage site as well as the urban area, Harissa offers a distinct focus.

From Harissa station, passengers can continue by funicular to the sanctuary. If you plan to use this connection, check its current operation in advance. The named starting point helps you account for onward travel as a separate step in planning your visit to Harissa.

Choose the right focus for your trip

For a specific offer, check the hotel’s actual location and compare it with your own plans. This lets you base your choice on the purpose of your trip and the visits you want to include.

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