Dar'a Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Dar‘ā

Dar‘ā is a town in Dar'a Governorate district, Syria, home to about 97,969 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 churches. The must-see places are Tell Ashtara (28 km), Capitolias (29 km) and Ancient City of Bosra (46 km).

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Dar‘ā at a glance

Location
Dar'a Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 97,969
Coordinates
32.6189° N, 36.1021° E
Places within 50 km
105 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dar‘ā

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dar‘ā: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Dar‘ā

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dar‘ā. The closest is Roman Theater (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dar‘ā

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dar‘ā. The closest is Al Hamra (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dar‘ā

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dar‘ā. The closest is Yarmouk Forest Reserve (46 km); the best-known is Kurzi National Park (60 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Dar‘ā

12 churches within 100 km of Dar‘ā. The closest is Church of St. George (40 km); the best-known is Jerash (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Dar‘ā

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Dar‘ā. The closest is Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Dar‘ā

9 museums within 100 km of Dar‘ā. The closest is Daraa National Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dar‘ā

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dar‘ā
  2. 1 km Sahet al Karama · heritage site, Dar'a Governorate
  3. 1 km Roman Theater · heritage site, Dar'a Governorate
  4. 28 km Capitolias · heritage site, Irbid
  5. 34 km Tell Ashtara · heritage site, Dar'a Governorate
  6. 28 km Daraa National Museum · museum, Dar'a Governorate
  7. 2 km Back to Dar‘ā

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From travellers near Dar‘ā

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How to reach Dar‘ā

    All places near Dar‘ā by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dar‘ā by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage62123Roman Theater (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1241Al Hamra (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Yarmouk Forest Reserve (46 km)
    Churches112Church of St. George (40 km)
    Waterfalls1011Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta (18 km)
    Museums79Daraa National Museum (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs19Mosque of Omar (47 km)
    Caves88Khirbat al Qusier (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Al-Wehda Dam (31 km)
    Parks02Gan HaShlosha (78 km)
    Other attractions02Ein Mallaha (89 km)
    Beaches & coast01Hadekel Beach (71 km)

    Dar‘ā: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dar‘ā?

    Roman Theater (heritage site, about 1 km), Sahet al Karama (heritage site, about 1 km), Daraa National Museum (museum, about 2 km), Tell Ashtara (heritage site, about 28 km), Capitolias (heritage site, about 29 km), Khirbat al Qusier (cave, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dar‘ā?

    105 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 church, 10 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dar‘ā?

    Roman Theater, about 1 km by road; Sahet al Karama (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dar‘ā?

    Al Hamra, about 25 km by road; Tall Ash Shatara (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dar‘ā?

    Yarmouk Forest Reserve, about 46 km by road; Iris Bitzot Nov Nature Reserve (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dar‘ā?

    Start in Dar‘ā, visit Sahet al Karama, then Roman Theater, then Capitolias, then Tell Ashtara, then Daraa National Museum, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dar‘ā?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Dar‘ā

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dar‘ā’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.