Leo&Vero
A wild valley
The wild valley of Bekaa runs for many kilometers along the Lebanese border with Syria to the northeast. The main centre of the valley is the town of Zahle, though Baalbek is best-known for its archaeological site, which is a must if you're in the area. The valley is in the northern part of the Rift Valley, the deep rift that goes down into Africa. There are vines here that produce good wines, and even hashish and opium poppies that are exported illegally. There are two rivers, the Orontes and Litani.
