Faraya, Lebanon In 20 Amazing Photos

Faraya is a pretty small village with a population of only 1,900. Despite that, it's a major ski destination - not only for Lebanese but for people in the Middle East. https://www.instagram.com/p/BL_ZOiVAcEs

The name "Faraya" is Phoenician for "The land of fruits and vegetables" due to its fertile land.

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It's about a 45 minute to an hour drive from Beirut (assuming there's no traffic of course).

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Faraya has an altitude from 1600 m (5250 ft) to 2300 m (7545 ft).

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In 2007, the Chabrouh Dam was completed, making it one of the highest reservoirs in the Middle East.

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During the winter, Faraya becomes the main preferred destination for skiing and various winter activities like snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

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During the Summer, Faraya becomes a destination for camping, ATV-ing and many more outdoor activities.

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It's quite the beauty!

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