Faqra, Ski resort in Keserwan District, Lebanon.
Faqra is a ski resort in Lebanon's Keserwan District, set in the mountains at roughly 1,550 meters above sea level. It has several runs and lifts spread across open ridgelines that face north, which helps keep snow on the slopes through the winter months.
The land around Faqra was used in ancient times and holds the remains of a Roman temple dedicated to Adonis, which drew pilgrims from across the region. The shift to a winter sports destination happened only in the 20th century, when the first ski infrastructure was built.
Near the slopes stands a Roman temple once dedicated to Adonis, and its stone ruins are still visible today. Visitors who take a short walk away from the ski area can see these remains up close, giving the place a layered character that goes beyond winter sports.
The resort can be reached from Beirut in about two hours, so both day visits and overnight stays are common. Mountain weather here can change quickly, so bringing warm and waterproof layers is a good idea regardless of how the morning looks.
A natural limestone arch near the slopes is one of the largest of its kind in the Middle East, yet most visitors never leave the ski area to see it. It sits just a short walk from the lifts and frames a valley below in a way that is hard to forget.
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