Ra’s al Kuwayk

Places of Interest

Ras Ibn Hani

Archaeological site

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Ras Ibn Hani, Ugaritic Raʾšu, is a small cape located 8 kilometers north of Latakia, Syria on the Mediterranean Sea. It is an important archaeological site as it was occupied almost continuously from the late Bronze Age until Byzantine times.

Latakia Sports City Stadium

Stadium

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Latakia Sports City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is mostly used for football matches. With a capacity of 45,000 spectators, the stadium is the second largest sports venue in Syria. Latakia Sports City Stadium is situated 3 km southeast of Ra’s al Kuwayk.

Cotes D’Azure Resort

Seaside resort

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Cote d'Azur, known locally as the Blue Beach is a beach resort located 8 kilometers north of Latakia, Syria along the Mediterranean coast, on a site of archaeological importance called Ras Ibn Hani. Cotes D’Azure Resort is situated 2½ km northeast of Ra’s al Kuwayk.

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Latakia

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Latakia, also spelt Lattakia, is a major port in Syria, with a population of 550,000. Latakia is a city extending back to Ancient Greek times, and continues to be an important commercial port for Syria today.

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