Tartus MuseumFortress of ArwadAmrit Melkart TempleTropical Forest TartousTell KazelAl-Kahf Castle
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Tartouss

Tartouss is a town in Tartus Governorate district, Syria of about 89,457 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit: 20 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 caves. The must-see places are Tartus Museum, Fortress of Arwad and Amrit Melkart Temple.

34.8890° N, 35.8866° EPop. 89,457

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km45
Must-see48
Notable211
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Tartus Museum, museum near Tartouss
Must-see

Tartus Museum

Museum · 1 km

Must-see

Fortress of Arwad

Heritage site · 6 km

Amrit Melkart Temple, heritage site near Tartouss
Must-see

Amrit Melkart Temple

Heritage site · 7 km

Places near Tartouss by type

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One day from Tartouss

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:50 pm

113 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 Tartouss
  2. Fortress of Arwadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Amrit Melkart Templeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tell Kazelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Al-Kahf Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tropical Forest Tartouscave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Tartouss
Today’s loopTartoussStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tartouss?

Tartus Museum (museum, about 1 km), Fortress of Arwad (heritage site, about 6 km), Amrit Melkart Temple (heritage site, about 7 km), Tropical Forest Tartous (cave, about 7 km), Tell Kazel (heritage site, about 28 km), Al-Kahf Castle (heritage site, about 31 km).

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

45 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 other attractions, 4 caves, 1 church.

Which is the nearest fort to Tartouss?

Fortress of Arwad, about 6 km by road; Amrit Melkart Temple (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tartouss?

Tabbat al Hirrah, about 20 km by road; Dahr As Safra' (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tartouss?

Start in Tartouss, visit Fortress of Arwad, then Amrit Melkart Temple, then Tell Kazel, then Al-Kahf Castle, then Tropical Forest Tartous, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.