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Tartus (طرطوس)

Tartus طرطوس

Tartus (طرطوس) is the second largest city on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, a provincial capital, and home to an important seaport. It is …

Arwad (ارواد)

Arwad ارواد

Arwad (ارواد) is Syria’s only inhabitable island, located 2.5 kilometers offshore from Tartus (طرطوس). The densely populated island has a long history …

Qalaat al-Marqab (قلعة المرقب)

Qalaat al-Marqab قلعة المرقب

Qalaat al-Marqab (قلعة المرقب) is a massive Crusader castle dominating a hilltop overlooking the main coastal highway between Tartus (طرطوس) and Lattakia (اللاذقية), just …

Burj al-Sebi (برج الصبي)

Burj al-Sebi برج الصبي

Burj al-Sebi (برج الصبي) is a single Crusader tower which now overlooks the main coastal highway. It is located on the southern …

Safita (صافيتا)

Safita صافيتا

Dominated by an imposing Crusader keep, the scenic mountain town of Safita (صافيتا) is well worth a visit. Safita (صافيتا) has a charming …

Qalaat Yahmur (قلعة يحمور)

Qalaat Yahmur قلعة يحمور

Qalaat Yahmur (قلعة يحمور) is a small, compact fortress about 12 kilometers southeast of Tartus (طرطوس) in the center of the village …

Qalaat al-Arimeh (قلعة العريمة)

Qalaat al-Arimeh قلعة العريمة

Qalaat al-Arimeh (قلعة العريمة) is a large Crusader castle located near the village of al-Safsafeh (الصفصافة) to the southeast of Tartus (طرطوس). The remains are …