Source of the
Aasi River
(88 Km from Chtaura)
The "Blue Source" of the Aasi River (the classical
Orontes), is about 200 meters southwest of Deir Mar Maroun
(monastery of St. Maroun) in the Hermel region. The source,
which gushes out from beneath the rocks, is an ideal picnic
place. The caves nearby are also worth exploring. Look for the
niche facing the springs and some walls of classical masonry
on the hillside above. |