The Harissa flight line is the most iconic view in Lebanon: the shrine, the cable car and Jounieh Bay all from the air. Here is what to expect.
Harissa sits high above Jounieh, crowned by the white statue of Our Lady of Lebanon. From the ground it is Lebanon's most visited pilgrimage site. From the air, it becomes something else entirely — a landmark you glide past with the whole bay opening beneath your feet.
Why fly over Harissa?
The ridge between Ghosta, Harissa and Jounieh creates a natural amphitheatre facing the Mediterranean. Sea breeze meets mountain air, giving smooth, reliable flying conditions for most of the year. Few places in the world let you fly a coastal bay, a mountain shrine and a working marina in a single ten to fifteen minute flight.
- Our Lady of Lebanon shrine and the Harissa basilica from above.
- The Téléférique cable car line climbing from the coast.
- Jounieh Bay, the marina and the Casino du Liban.
- Beirut to the south and Byblos to the north on clear days.
Take-off, flight and landing
Flights launch from Ghosta, a short drive above Harissa at roughly 650 metres. After a safety briefing you are clipped into the tandem harness in front of your pilot, and take-off is a few relaxed steps down a gentle grass slope. Once airborne you settle into a seated position and the pilot works the ridge towards Harissa before descending over the bay to land in Jounieh.
Best time for a Harissa flight
Spring and autumn offer the most stable air and the clearest visibility. In summer, early morning and late afternoon flights avoid the mid-day heat — and a sunset flight over Harissa, with the statue lit against the sea, is the single most photogenic slot of the day.
Is it safe?
Every flight is run by a certified tandem pilot with inspected equipment and a reserve parachute on board. Conditions are checked before each session, and if the wind or visibility is not right, the flight is rescheduled. No experience is needed — you do not steer, and you do not need to be especially fit.
Where the horizon is just the beginning.
Book your Harissa flight
Send us a WhatsApp message with your preferred date and the number of people flying and we will confirm your slot and the meeting point in Ghosta. You can also read our full guide on the dedicated Paragliding Harissa page.
Frequently asked questions
Can you paraglide over Harissa?+
Yes. Flights take off from Ghosta and follow the ridge past the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine at Harissa before landing near Jounieh Bay.
Where does the Harissa paragliding flight land?+
Flights land on the Jounieh coast, a short drive from the launch site in Ghosta. We arrange the transfer back if needed.
What should I wear for paragliding in Harissa?+
Closed sport shoes, comfortable trousers and a light jacket. It is cooler in the air than on the ground, especially for sunset flights.
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