Coastal Mountain Forests
Pine, oak and altitude
Al-Haffah · Latakia
Overview
The highlands east of Latakia carry Syria's most extensive forest cover: pine, oak and mixed woodland across ridges and valleys, with walking routes between villages.
Why visit
- The greenest part of the country
- Village-to-village walking
- Cool summer altitude
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