Around Villa Mechmech
The Living List
Mechmech · near Annaya · Mount Lebanon
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
~5–10 min
Saint Charbel · Annaya
A nearby spiritual landmark and one of the area's most meaningful visits.
~25–35 min
Laklouk Highlands
Mountain viewpoints, hiking routes, and winter snow scenery when in season.
~45–60 min
Baatara / Baloua Balaa
A dramatic waterfall and natural chasm, best in the wet/spring season.
The Living List
Restaurants
Kbouch El Toute
Lebanese mezza and grills, view, playground for children · closed Mondays · Mechmech
Al Diwan Mechmech
Relaxed garden restaurant, good with children · Mechmech
Oak Yard
Garden restaurant, calm and green · Mechmech
RIF Grill
Lebanese grills and mezza, big view, family-run · Annaya
Ghayer Jaw
Larger restaurant, mixed menu · Annaya
Café
The Coffee House and Lounge
Coffee and cake on the road up to Laklouk · hours vary · Ehmej
Bakery
Tony and Family
Manakish, saj and breakfast · from 5:30 AM · Ehmej
Joli Snack
Traditional oven manakish · Ehmej
Mini-market
Annaya Market
Daily basics · 7 AM – 11 PM · Annaya
Assaf Market
Supermarket · 7 AM – 11:45 PM · Ehmej
Pharmacy & hospital
Pharmacie Annaya
Annaya – Laklouk road · 8 AM – 9 PM · Annaya
Notre Dame des Secours University Hospital
24-hour emergency · Jbeil (Hboub)
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.