Arwad Island
Syria's only inhabited island
Arwad · TartousHalf day
Overview
A small inhabited island a short boat ride from Tartous, with dense lanes, boat-building workshops, a fortified structure and fish restaurants along the water.
Why visit
- The only inhabited Syrian island
- Traditional boat building
- Seafood with a harbour view
Historical layers
Periods recorded for this place in the DAHAB database. Open any period for its full history.
Things to see and do
Things to do
- · Boat crossing from Tartous
- · Walk the island lanes
- · Fish lunch by the water
Related places
Matched by proximity, category and historical era.
Nearby
- Old Tartous · 4.7 km
- Safita · 24 km
- Dreikish · 26 km
- Mashta al-Helu · 37 km
- Krak des Chevaliers · 42 km
- Masyaf Castle · 50 km
Straight-line distances only — never a road travel time.
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