Latakia

Worth seeing in and around Latakia

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   University of Latakia

   Latakia University, formerly known as Tishreen University, is a public university located in Latakia, Syria. It is the third-largest university in Syria.

   2.7 km · university in Syria · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Ras Ibn Hani

   Ras Ibn Hani, Ugaritic Raʾšu, is a small cape located 8 kilometers north of Latakia, Syria on the Mediterranean Sea. It is an important archaeological site as it was occupied almost continuously from the late Bronze Age until Byzantine times.

   7.8 km · Ugaritic archaeological site · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Minet el-Beida

   Minet el-Beida is a small bay located 10 kilometers north of Latakia, Syria on the Mediterranean Sea.

   9.7 km · archaeological site located in Syria · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Al-Assad Stadium

   Latakia Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches.

   1.1 km · multi-purpose sport stadium in Latakia, Syria · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

   The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus also known as the Latin Church is a Catholic church located in Latakia, Syria. The church was built in two phases.

   700 m · church building in Latakia, Syria · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Royal Palace of Ugarit

   The Royal Palace of Ugarit is a Bronze Age ruins in the former port city of Ugarit on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. The royal residence of the rulers of the ancient Kingdom of Ugarit, it was excavated with the rest of the city from the 1930s by French archaeologist Claude F. A. Schaeffer, and is considered one of the most important finds made there.

   9.1 km · ancient palace on the coast of Syria · Wikipedia
7. 07
   National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia

   The National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia is a church in Latakia, Syria. It is a member of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon.

   500 m · church building in Latakia, Syria · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Latakia Sports City Stadium

   Latakia Sports City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is mostly used for football matches.

   5.4 km · multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Cote d'Azur

   Cote d'Azur, known locally as the Blue Beach is a beach resort located 8 kilometers north of Latakia, Syria along the Mediterranean coast, on a site of archaeological importance called Ras Ibn Hani. During the summer, the entire area is packed with Syrian families on holiday, as well as Gulf Arabs wishing to escape the heat of their own countries.

   7.9 km · beach resort in Syria · Wikipedia
10. 10
    National Museum of Latakia

    The National Museum of Latakia, also known as the Latakia Museum, is a museum located in the coastal city of Latakia, Syria, near the city's seafront, facing the Port of Latakia. It was inaugurated in 1986.

    600 m · museum · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

The Latakia region is known for its diversity of landscapes, from the green mountains to the sandy beaches, with many important archeological sites, such as the Saladin Castle (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006) and the ruins of Ugarit, close enough to see on a day trip from Latakia.

1. 01
   National Museum of Latakia
2. 02
   Ruins of Ugarit

   The ancient Phoenician city that lays claim to developing one of the first written alphabets in the world.

3. 03
   Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
4. 04
   National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia

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Things to do

In the city center, the American street attracts the young and fashionable at night. Also the Zira'a quarter and around the university are hip upcoming parts of the city. Free public beach near Al Siwar, N35.50097 E35.78184. The free public beach at the bottom of the cliff below Al Siwar Restaurant is neither particularly clean nor safe due to the debris in the sand. Free public beach near South Corniche Park.

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Where to eat

Al Siwar (On the corniche). Probably the best-known restaurant among locals, with a beautiful view of the sea. Thus, one of the more expensive options in Latakia, but still moderately priced. Serves good Syrian mezze and kebabs, as well as fish. Spiro (On the corniche). Probably the best-known seafood restaurant among locals. Reasonably priced, is famous for having good, fresh fish.

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Getting to Latakia

Airports

Aleppo (ALP), 150 km · Çukurova (COV), 165 km · Beirut Rafic Hariri (BEY), 191 km

Stations

Ugarit, 9.1 km · Port of Latakia, 1 km · Latakia railway station, 1 km

• Aleppo → Latakia

  144 km · quickest by road, 2h 33m · $14–19
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• Damascus → Latakia

  229 km · quickest by road, 4h 52m · $27–37
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• Tarsus → Latakia

  174 km · quickest by road, 5h 47m · ₺630–840
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