Latakia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Latakia

Latakia is a city extending back to Ancient Greek times, and continues to be an important commercial port for Syria today. The city itself consists largely of white stucco highrises and streets lined with palm trees, and the most popular beaches are along the coast to the north of the city. Latakia is home to one of Syria's largest universities, Tishreen University, and the city tends to be relatively socially progressive and liberal (by Syrian standards), with a mixed population of Christian, Alawi, and Sunni inhabitants.

Top Attractions in Latakia

Explore the best things to see and do in Latakia:

• ★Afamia
• ★Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• ★Free public beach near Al Siwar
• ★Free public beach near South Corniche Park
• ★Loop run along Latakia water front
• ★Loop run around Latakia Sports Complex
• ★National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia
• ★National Museum of Latakia

Where to Eat in Latakia

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Al Siwar
• 🍴Spiro

Where to Stay in Latakia

• 🏨Afamia Hotel Resort
• 🏨Cote d'Azur Cham Hotel
• 🏨Hotel an-Nour
• 🏨Safwan Hotel
• 🏨Saladin Hotel and Hostel

Latakia Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: