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Arwad island

Ultimate guide (December 2024)

Arwad - the only inhabited island in Syria. Entirely occupied by the fishing village. There are no beaches here, but there is an ancient fortress. Shore and seabed: stones. [edit]

This island ranks #12 of the "Best islands in Western Asia"
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Rating: 5.1 - 1267 votes [vote]

Coordinates: 34.856104, 35.858645

Contents:

1. Hotels
2. How to get there
3. When to go
4. Other islands nearby

Hotels [edit]

The nearest hotels are located in the mainland Tartus town.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM). Follow by bus to the Tartus city. Next take a ferry.

When to go [edit]

Summer half of the year.

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