Major city · Syria
Tartousطرطوس
Spend 1–2 days in Tartous: see the castle keep, the Crusader cathedral, and relax on the beach; train from Latakia twice daily.
Tartous is Syria's second‑largest port on the Mediterranean, with a modest historic core and a stretch of beach hotels. The town is reachable by a limited twice‑daily train from Latakia and has a handful of budget to mid‑range lodging options. One full day covers the main sights; a second day adds a boat trip to Arwad Island.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- SYP
- Best months
- May–September (check)
- avoid July–August (high heat, check local conditions)
- Airport
- LTK
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Syria before …
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Syria ↗Check your own government travel advice for Syria before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Syria ↗No independent tourist entry route is documented here.
- Syria ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Syria before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tartous112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tartous, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs generally do not work in Syria: see Insurance & payments above.Syria-wide
- SafetyTartous is relatively stable compared with inland areas, but overall Syrian travel carries heightened risk; follow official guidance.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLTK Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (About 1 h by taxi or train from Tartous; limited flights, check current status.).
- Getting aroundTrain from Latakia runs twice daily; local taxis and minibuses serve the city and beach area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₤500–₤800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₤1500–₤2500
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 25,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 40,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SYP 30,000 · Mid SYP 60,000 · High SYP 120,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LTK Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (About 1 h by taxi or train from Tartous; limited flights, check current status.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tartous: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Train from Latakia runs twice daily; local taxis and minibuses serve the city and beach area. Boats depart for Arwad Island.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Arwad Island
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Boat from Tartous harbor, about 30 min
Island hosts historic citadel; boat schedule varies seasonally.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Holiday Beach Resort
Large resort north of town, open despite conflict
Menchie (Raffoul)
Low‑budget hotel near bus station and museum
Daniel Hotel
Clean rooms, mid‑range price
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₤30,000–₤45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₤60,000–₤90,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₤120,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × SYP 40,000 | SYP 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SYP 60,000 | SYP 60,000 |
| Train Latakia → Tartous round‑trip1 × SYP 1,500 · check | SYP 1,500 |
| Boat to Arwad Island (round‑trip)1 × SYP 2,000 · check | SYP 2,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SYP 15,500 |
| Trip total≈ SYP 119,000 per person per day, bed included | SYP 119,000 |
2026 estimate in Syrian pounds; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₤500–₤800 |
| Fresh fish dish | ₤1200–₤2500 |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₤1500–₤2500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation can change; check current travel advisories.
- Train service is limited; verify schedule before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire113
Embassy
Check the nearest foreign consulate; many countries have representation in Damascus.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Latakia → Tartous train: about ₤1,500 one way, twice daily (check)
- Taxi Tartous city centre → beach: ≈₤2,000 for 5 km (3.1 mi)≈₤2,000 for 3.1 mi (5 km)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم هذا؟ — How much is it? (bikam hādhā?)
- أين الشاطئ؟ — Where is the beach? (ayna ash‑shāṭiʾ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tartous. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September (check) · avoid July–August (high heat, check local conditions)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for beach relaxation or Arwad island boat trip.
- Consider a night at Holiday Beach Resort for sea‑view stay.
Sources
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