Tartous - Syria's Coast!
July 27th 2008 Our Bradt Guide didn't paint a pretty picture of Tartous, the second biggest port in Syria. Nor did it recommend going to Arwad Island, the only piece of Syrian territory off shore. We thought we would go anyway and are really pleased we made the effort.
Tartous isn't a pretty place but wandering through its streets it has a certain charm. Seeing the sea again was nice, but with the moisture of
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