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As Sawdā

As Sawdā is a town in Tartus Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit: 21 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Tartus Museum, Al-Kahf Castle and Fortress of Arwad.

34.9815° N, 35.9441° E

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km49
Must-see50
Notable222
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Tartus Museum, museum near As Sawdā
Must-see

Tartus Museum

Museum · 15 km

Al-Kahf Castle, heritage site near As Sawdā
Must-see

Al-Kahf Castle

Heritage site · 18 km

Must-see

Fortress of Arwad

Heritage site · 20 km

Places near As Sawdā by type

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One day from As Sawdā

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:44 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave As Sawdā
  2. Al-Kahf Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. الهوةcave · 1 hrs
  4. Amrit Melkart Templeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fortress of Arwadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tartus Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in As Sawdā
Today’s loopAs SawdāStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near As Sawdā?

Tartus Museum (museum, about 15 km), Al-Kahf Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Fortress of Arwad (heritage site, about 20 km), Amrit Melkart Temple (heritage site, about 20 km), الهوة (cave, about 7 km), Khawabi (heritage site, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of As Sawdā?

49 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 1 dargah, 4 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to As Sawdā?

Khawabi, about 7 km by road; Al-Kahf Castle (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to As Sawdā?

Dahr As Safra', about 13 km by road; Tabbat al Hirrah (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from As Sawdā?

Start in As Sawdā, visit Al-Kahf Castle, then الهوة, then Amrit Melkart Temple, then Fortress of Arwad, then Tartus Museum, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.