Lattakia - الاذقيه

Lattakia (Al ladhiqiyah) Is the main sea-port of Syria on the Mediterranean. It is situated on the low-lying Ra's Ziyarah promontory that projects into the Mediterranean Sea. It was known to the Phoenicians as Ramitha and to the Greeks as Leuke Akte. Its present name is a corruption of Laodicea, for the mother of Seleucus II (3rd century BC).Lattakia lies 186 km southwest of Aleppo, 186 km northwest of Homs and 348 km northwest of Damascus.
Lattakia has retained its importance since ancient times. As Lattakia is the sea-gate to Syria, It is well-provided with accommodation, and is well-placed as a base from which to explore the coastal regions of the country. There are beaches, mountains, archaeological sites and many relics of the Crusaders, all within a few hours from each other.











The Lattakia coastline with mountains in the background: