Sea & beaches
Blue Beach
Latakia
Latakia's best-known beach, lined with hotels, chalets and seafood restaurants.
Discover Syria
Ancient sites, castles, beaches and mountains worth the trip — pick a destination, then book a place to stay nearby.
The coast
Sea & beaches
Ras al-Basit
Latakia
A bay of dark sand and clear water under green mountains, full of chalets in summer.
Sea & beaches
Arwad Island
Tartus
Syria's only inhabited island, a short boat ride from Tartus, with a fortress and boatyards.
Check road conditions and opening times before you travel — some historic sites were damaged or are under restoration.