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Name
Tartous is a distortion
of the original name Anti-Aradus: Aradus was the major Pheonician
stronghold (today Arwad). The mainland was named after the island
“opposite Aradus”
Location
Approx. 95 km to the
west of Homs - 60 km to the west of the Hotel.
Visit
Syria’s second port. The
old Fortified island of Arwad is just offshore. The Mediterranean Sea
offers a nice sandy beach, and a chance to experience the
traditional fishing, boat building and seafood restaurants. Not to
be missed the 12th century cathedral and the
museum, which contains
artifacts from Ras Shamra, Arwad, and Amrit. |
