Mountains & nature
Kassab
Latakia
A mountain town among pine forests near Jebel Aqraa, with a road down to Badrousiyeh beach.
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Ancient sites, castles, beaches and mountains worth the trip — pick a destination, then book a place to stay nearby.
The coast
Mountains & nature
Slunfeh
Latakia
The highest resort on the coast: cool air, forests and mountain views.
Mountains & nature
Mashta al-Helu
Tartus
A mountain resort of springs and woods, one of the coast's favourite summer spots.
Damascus & countryside
Mountains & nature
Mount Qasioun
Damascus
The mountain above Damascus — best at sunset as the city lights come on.
Mountains & nature
Bloudan
Rif Dimashq
A cool mountain summer resort among orchards, close to Damascus.
Mountains & nature
Zabadani & Buqqein spring
Rif Dimashq
A green valley of apple orchards and the Buqqein spring — a summer escape for Damascenes.
Centre: Homs & Hama
Mountains & nature
Valley of the Christians & Marmarita
Homs
A green valley of mountain villages and the monastery of Saint George, a summer favourite near the Krak.
Check road conditions and opening times before you travel — some historic sites were damaged or are under restoration.