Latakia
Syria's main sea-port on the Mediterranean (186 km southwest of Aleppo). It has retained its importance since ancient times. Latakia was one of the five cities built by Saluqos Nikator.
Ugarit:
Called Ras Shamra in Arabic, goes back to the 7th millennium BC. is located 16 km north of Lattakia.
The Castle of Saladin:
Saladin Castle/Chateau de Saone, A feudal family favoured by Tancred, prince of Antioch is located approxmately 35 km to the east of Latakia.
Al Marqeb Castle:
In Arabic Qalaat Al-Marqab, (the watch castle) is located between Tartous and Latakia. Approxmately 6 km south east of Banias.
Ras El Basit:
Located on the northern part of the Syrian shore, about 40 km to the north of Latakia, it is one of the most beautiful spots on the Mediterranean: a wide bay, with clear water and clean sand, surrounded by mountains and green hills. Chalets, camping sites and restaurants along the shore make Ras al-Basit all the more attractive to visitors.
