University, NDU in Barsa, and USJ in Al-Qalamoun. Sports Camping Hiking and swimming Lying between the natural harbor of Nhayreh and the archaeological peninsula, the Enfeh creek consists of an attractive rocky shore shaped as a perfect semi-circle at whose bottom lie many sandy underwater caves. It has become a haven for hikers and swimmers who are drawn to its well-preserved view and always clear water. Many swimmers enjoy the wavy clear sea of Enfeh, others prefer the olympic swimming pools that are available for practicing outdoor in summer and indoor in winter. During the war, Lebanese national swimming championships were mostly held in Las Salinas and marina del sol in Enfeh. Diving Enfeh is known for its clear water, one of the cleanest waters on the Lebanese coast, home to a wide variety of fish. the archaeological peninsula hides many secrets in its bottoms below sea level, attracting curious divers. Surfing The waves of Enfeh's sea are not big enough for surfing, and its rocky shore does not help much. although its mostly windy weather during summer, makes it a top destination for wind surfing. equipment rental are available in town. Recently the wind of Enfeh is attracting the new small kite surfing community of Lebanon. Arts And Culture Cinema Enfeh's mediterranean landscape has attracted the cameras of various film directors. The town has been the set of several local movies. The town has the number one cinema theatres in the north, Grand cinemas las salinas. Transportation Roads Easily accessible from the main Beirut-Tripoli highway, taking the Enfeh exit. It is also reachable by taking the Chekka exit and heading north, or the Balamand exit and heading south. The roads are satisfactory and well maintained by the municipality. The road through town is the old main road that connects Beirut to Tripoli, now called the seaside road, parallel to the old train railway. Threats to Enfeh's Archaeology The ancient archaeological site was put in danger by a proposed expansion to the adjacent port that would have compromised its historical integrity. Even after the project was sidelined, development pressures from nearby communities continue to threaten the long-term preservation of the site. Notes External links Enfeh, Localiban http://almashriq.hiof.no/lebanon/900/910/919/enfeh/ http://www.picsearch.com/pictures/travel/cities/asia/middle%20east/lebanon/enfeh.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080706051517/http://www.lebanon-hotels.com/tourism/ENFEH/ http://www.geocities.ws/gtigana/Enfeh.html http://www.marinadelsol.info/ Populated places in the North Governorate Koura District Coloniae (Roman) Mediterranean port cities and towns in Lebanon Populated coastal places in Lebanon Phoenician cities Eastern Orthodox Christian communities in