Off Tartus · A town surrounded by water

Arwad Island

A compact inhabited island with a long maritime history.

UNESCO’s Tentative List account describes Arwad’s maritime trading past. That historical source does not confirm today’s boat timetable or landing arrangements.

Notice how the harbour and short streets fit within the island.

Arwad 3523.jpg — Place photograph · Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0

Arwad port at arwad island 2023.png — Place photograph · Saliba kanounji · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Arwad Island

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