As-Suwayda
SyriaSY
City in Syria
Suwayda, also spelled Sweida, is a city located in southern Syria, close to the border with Jordan. It is a Druze-majority city, with small Christian and Sunni Muslim Bedouin minorities.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 64,730
- Coordinates
- 32.709, 36.570
- Timezone
- Asia/Damascus
- Elevation
- 1025 m
Overview of As-Suwayda
Travellers heading to Syria will find As-Suwayda, a mid-sized city. It counts about 64,730 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: culture, nature and nightlife. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 1,025 metres up.
Things to do in As-Suwayda
Culture in As-Suwayda
(3)Looking for culture? As-Suwayda has Bridges, Fountains and Mines. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for As-Suwayda.
Nature in As-Suwayda
(2)The nature shortlist for As-Suwayda: Countryside and Volcanoes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for As-Suwayda. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in As-Suwayda
(2)Our data lists Events and Festival as nightlife options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows As-Suwayda's own activity tags.
Wellness in As-Suwayda
(2)Wellness lovers get Hammam and Turkish Baths. It is a direct read of As-Suwayda's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in As-Suwayda
(1)Adventure in As-Suwayda covers Shooting Ranges. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows As-Suwayda's own activity tags.
Family in As-Suwayda
(1)Under family, As-Suwayda is tagged with Water Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for As-Suwayda.
Sports in As-Suwayda
(1)As-Suwayda's sports entries include Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for As-Suwayda. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in As-Suwayda
(1)The other activities shortlist for As-Suwayda: Secret. It is a direct read of As-Suwayda's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit As-Suwayda
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
As-Suwayda pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Damascus on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near As-Suwayda that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is As-Suwayda known for?
- Travellers associate As-Suwayda with culture, nature and nightlife. It sits in Syria and counts about 64,730 residents.
- What can you do in As-Suwayda?
- As-Suwayda is tagged with Bridges, Fountains, Mines, Countryside and Volcanoes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit As-Suwayda?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is As-Suwayda located?
- As-Suwayda belongs to Syria, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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