Safita
Dominated by Chastel Blanc, a Crusader-built fortress that once allowed the town to control the surrounding region, Safita spreads across three hilltops in Syria's coastal mountain range. The town has a mixed Greek Orthodox Christian and Alawite population and sits within reach of Krak des Chevaliers, a UNESCO-listed Crusader castle in the wider region. Green hills and fruit-bearing trees surround the town, with several mountain peaks visible from it.
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- Population27,815
- Nearest water from center 10 km6.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.4 km5.2 mi
Nearest airports
Safita: quick answers
Where is Safita?
Safita is in Syria, about 15 km9.1 miles in a straight line from Krak des Chevaliers.
How do you get to Safita?
The nearest airport is Tripoli (KYE), about 1 hr 13 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Safita?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 10°C50°F. The wettest month is January, with about 95 mm3.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Safita?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Safita?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Tartus, Baniyas and Al-Hamidiyah.