Around Villa Byblos
The Living List
Mastita · Jbeil — between the mountains and the sea
Oraya's current area guide — openings change with the seasons; this list stays fresh. Scan-friendly, kept up to date, and always a message away from a personal recommendation.
Worth the drive
~10 min
Byblos Castle
The Crusader castle above one of the world's oldest harbours. Go late afternoon, for the light.
~10 min
The Old Souk
Stone lanes, small ateliers, evening cafés — unhurried, exactly as it should be.
~12 min
Harbour & beaches
The fishing port, the seafront walk, and swims — sandy or rocky — either side of town.
The Living List
Restaurants
Abou Joseph
Lebanese, big garden, good for families and celebrations · Byblos
Bayt El 3ayle
Family restaurant, home-style Lebanese · Byblos
Feniqia
Lebanese and mezza · Old Souk
Bab el Mina
Lebanese and fish · Old harbour
Se
Seafood · Seaside road, Jbeil
Black Barn
Several restaurants under one roof, easy with children · Mastita
Bakery
Zaatarello
Thin, light manakish · 7 AM – 10:30 PM · Jbeil
Furn El Asil
Neighbourhood bakery · Jbeil
Supermarket
Spinneys Jbeil
Full supermarket · Jbeil
Best Buy
Supermarket near Mastita · Aainat
Pharmacy & hospital
Pharmacie BioSanté
Main street · Mastita
Rahbani Pharmacy
Open 24 hours · Jbeil
Notre Dame des Secours University Hospital
24-hour emergency · Jbeil (Hboub)
ATM & fuel
Bank of Beirut ATM
24 hours · Bikouane (LAU)
TotalEnergies Byblos
Fuel · 24 hours · Jbeil highway
Hours and numbers change; call ahead. For anything else, message Oraya.
Oraya arranges
Reservations, drivers, boat days, guided visits — message the concierge at +961 71 140 041, day or night.