Baniyas
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Baniyas (Arabic: بانياس Bāniyās) is a city in Tartous Governorate, northwestern Syria, located 55 km south of Latakia (ancient Laodicea) and 35 km north of Tartous (ancient Tortosa).
It is known for its citrus fruit orchards and its export of wood. North of the city is an oil refinery, one of the largest in Syria, and a power station. The oil refinery is connected with Iraq with Kirkuk–Baniyas pipeline (now defunct).
Charts
See Syria.
Weather
See Syria.
Passages
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Communication
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Entrance
Baniyas is a port of entry/exit for Syria. For details see Entrance: Syria.
Berthing
Port Baniyas
Anchorages
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Amenities
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| Water | In the port |
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| Fuel | Bring to port with a taxi |
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Provisioning
- Market near the port
Eating out
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Transportation
See Syria.
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
References
See Syria.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Baniyas and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) December, 2018 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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