The Best Time To Visit

Syria has a warm temperate climate. As a result, it has hot summers and winters with average temperature around 10 °. The best time for tourism is spring and autumn, the temperature is mild and there is no moisture problems. For those who fear the heat, especially the elderly and young children, it is advisable to stay there during the summer because the temperatures are extreme. To have the freshness, it is better to stay in Damascus, located at altitude: the capital of this country suffered under the severity of heat that can reach 40 ° in the Syrian desert in the summer. The influx of tourists is at most the second half of March to May, the same is true for the period from late August to mid-November and in the end of the year. To take advantage of lower prices of accommodation, it is better to stay during low season: January to March and from July to August, but it is obviously the least favorable periods in the climate

Syria and Iraq are both cradles of mankind. Thus, it would be sacrilege to miss inexhaustible reserves of history and finds it full. The civilizations that have succeeded have left indelible marks. The alphabet, numbers and musical notes we use today have all seen the day on the banks of the Euphrates. Would what to pay tribute, it would be interesting to see the relics and remains of what brought so many cultural development of mankind.

Mixture of religions

Religions themselves are all developed. Indeed, we must not forget that all civilizations have imposed their prints at their crossings. Syria has even witnessed several religious wars. More than 12,000 years of history and culture are buried beneath the desert sand, the remains are, however, attests to their existence as the Amphitheater and the Tomb of Palmyra, the tomb and the statue of Saladin and the mosque Umayyads in Damascus. The capital was even elected cultural capital of Arab world in 2008, it is positioned, as the views of scholars and historians in the same plane as Mesopotamia and Egypt. This cultural diversity, Syria has been a force for tourism. If we only spoke of the various pilgrims who pass through Syria, we would be surprised. All religions, there are at least 3 million foreigners who cross borders to Syria every year. They are mostly in search of relics or historical remains of their belief or restore a procession performed by an illustrious past.

Festivals and walks

The festivals are just as many they number nine throughout the year. Flowers, vines, cotton, love and regions of Syria are in the spotlight. To stretch their legs after a crash course of history, nothing like strolling through the souks, and many diversified products that can be found in any town in this country.

The first point to bear in mind is that Syria is a Muslim country. It is therefore recommended that there always dress decently and to cover her hair - for women - and uncovering his feet on entering a building or an Arab cultural place famous saint.

On the health front, it is also important to guard against the bites of mosquitoes that are the source of serious diseases such as malaria or dengue. At least one week before departure, we must make an appointment with his GP to prescribe it as antimalarials and other drugs for the trip. Once there, he must protect the least square of skin with a repellent spray or cream repellent - especially in summer - to avoid bites. To protect themselves from colic and diarrhea, you should always drink bottled water or boiled water and not swallow food doubtful. Like scorpions, snakes and spiders abound in the region, it is strongly advised not to walk barefoot - except in mosques. It is strongly recommended cons of wearing boots or walking shoes tightly closed so that no creature enter there.

Finally, ultimate board for travelers: it is better to go to Syria earlier this year or in July and August because there are fewer tourists and accommodation prices are much more affordable. Happy holidays then!