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Bāniyās

Bāniyās is a town in Tartus Governorate district, Syria of about 39,066 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Al-Kahf Castle, Roman Theatre of Jableh and Al-Sultan Ibrahim Mosque.

35.1819° N, 35.9487° EPop. 39,066

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km44
Must-see39
Notable217
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bāniyās

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:59 pm

99 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 Bāniyās
  2. Ash Shaykh Hamid al Bayqamosque or dargah · 30 min
  3. Roman Theatre of Jablehheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ash Shaykh Ahmad Belaniheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Al-Kahf Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Margatheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bāniyās
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bāniyās?

Margat (heritage site, about 4 km), Qal`at al Marqab (heritage site, about 4 km), Al-Kahf Castle (heritage site, about 25 km), Roman Theatre of Jableh (heritage site, about 25 km), Al-Sultan Ibrahim Mosque (mosque, about 25 km), Tell Tweini (heritage site, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bāniyās?

44 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 4 mosques & dargahs, 2 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bāniyās?

Dahr As Safra', about 15 km by road; Mulla Hasan (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bāniyās?

Margat, about 4 km by road; Qal`at al Marqab (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bāniyās?

Start in Bāniyās, visit Ash Shaykh Hamid al Bayqa, then Roman Theatre of Jableh, then Ash Shaykh Ahmad Belani, then Al-Kahf Castle, then Margat, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.