The Syrian island, which has been inhabited since ancient times, is located opposite Tartus. In the days of the Canaanites, an independent kingdom was called Arados, and it was an important island for trade and navigation.

Arwad Island is seen from the city of Tartus with its historical buildings and the remains of its huge Hercules wall and its port, which is filled with dozens of boats and boats that transport passengers from Arwad to Tartous, and restaurants and cafes are spread on Arwad Beach. It is characterized by its crowding, especially in the summer, and its population is estimated at approximately 10,000 people, most of whom work in the manufacture of boats and wooden boats, in fishing, in the manufacture of fishing nets, and on board ships in the Mediterranean