Tandem paragliding over Jounieh Bay

Tandem paragliding is the best-known adventure sport within an hour of Beirut. Booking-platform listings name two clubs: U-Fly Paragliding Club Lebanon, based at Maameltein near Jounieh, which describes its pilots as certified by the French federation (FFP) and the British association (BHPA), and Paragliding Club Thermique, described as the first paragliding club in Lebanon since 1992, which takes off from Ghosta. Flights of 15 to 20 minutes pass over the Mediterranean and land near the old city of Jounieh, with views of the Harissa shrine. Listings put 15-minute tandem prices at about USD 85 to 150 per adult and longer flights at about USD 125 to 170, with large differences between sellers, and no operator price list from 2026 could be verified, so visitors should confirm the price and certification directly with the club before paying. Flights depend on wind and visibility and are cancelled in poor weather, so a flexible day is wise. Operators typically weigh passengers and issue a safety briefing; visitors should ask to see the pilot's licence and confirm insurance. Wear closed shoes and long trousers. In an emergency dial 112 or 140 (Red Cross ambulance). The area is not named in the UK government's advised-against zones as of August 2026, but advice can change.