Attractions

AQABA
Jordan’s window to sea
AQABA
Aqaba is great base from which to explore various places of interest in southern Jordan
CEDAR PRIDE DIVE SITE
The ship now lies on her port side across two reef, those with experience can explore its interior!
JAPANESE GARDEN DIVE SITE
This dive site is very popular with snorkelers and is known as one of the prettiest areas in Aqaba.
AQABA AQUARIUM
Take a journey of discovery through Aqaba’s Aquarium to reveal the hidden treasures of the Red Sea.
ARAB REVOLT PLAZA
Importance of the Plaza lies in its historical value but you can also relax and enjoy the views of the middle beach
AQABA ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Located in the Aqaba house of Sherif Hussein Bin Ali. Presently it houses an important collection from the Islamic site of Ayla
Glass bottom boat
Gain a whole new perspective through a glass-bottom boat, Peak into the deep as you sit comfortable on deck!
SAYADIEH
Local food should definitely be on your to-do-list in the seaside city you can start with the famous Sayadieh dish
AQABA BIRD OBSERVATORY
Get an exclusive peek at the aquatic birds on their migratory routes.
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Aqaba

Situated on the southern tip of Jordan, approximately 4 hours from the capital of Amman, Aqaba is a beach town with Jordanian appeal. Equipped with the local watering holes, to water sports, and a historical flair for those looking to revisit the past Aqaba is a delightful complement to the metropolitan appeal of Amman.

With its wealth of other attractions, Jordan’s splendid Red Sea resort is often overlooked by modern-day visitors. But apart from being a delightful place for discerning holidaymakers, this is actually a great base from which to explore various places of interest in southern Jordan.

AQABA UNDER WATER MILITARY MUSEUM

The worlds first underwater military museum just off the shores of Aqaba. A total of 19 pieces of hardware all in “battle formation” and includes tanks of different sizes, an ambulance, a military crane, a troop carrier, anti aircraft guns and a combat helicopter.

AYLA GOLF COURSE AND ACADEMY

While in Aqaba, a trip to Jordan’s first 18-hole par-72 golf course is a must. Ranked among world’s top three eco-friendly golf courses, the Ayla Golf Course boasts a spectacular setting of the majestic mountains of Aqaba bay.

The Ayla Golf Course was designed by the legendary Greg Norman with a design philosophy to create a premier signature golf course that blends with their surrounding environment and enhances the properties’ natural features. With floodlit practicing facilities running completely on solar-power, the gold course accommodates golfers to practice long after sunset while enjoying the cool Aqaba evening breeze with friends.

SOUQ BY THE SEA

This event is held every Friday evening in Aqaba and features over 50 local artisans, live music, and authentic food and drinks. Join in on the fun for an unforgettable experience!

C-130 DIVE SITE

The Marine Park’s latest attraction was scuttled on 16th of November 2017 and has already become the divers’ favorite. After a major ceremony organized by ASEZA and attended from international media and visitors the aircraft’s final resting place lies close to several popular dive sites.

THINGS TO DO/ PLACES TO VISIT

  • CEDAR PRIDE DIVE SITE

      The cedar Pride was scuttled for divers on November 16th 1985. The ship now lies on her port side across two reefs; the soft coral growth on the masts is                 fantastic. Those with experience can explore its interior!

  • JAPANESE GARDEN DIVE SITE

     This dive site has amazing flora and fauna and all at shallow depths! It’s very popular with snorkelers and is known as one of the prettiest areas in Aqaba. It is           good dive for all, as it has Hawksbill Turtles, shoaling Barracuda, shoals of sergeant majors and fusiliers plus wonderful coral formations.

  • C-130 DIVE SITE

      The Marine Park’s latest attraction was scuttled on 16th of November 2017 and has already become the divers’ favorite. After a major ceremony organized by           ASEZA and attended from international media and visitors the aircraft’s final resting place lies close to several popular dive sites.

  • ARAB REVOLT PLAZA
  • AQABA AQUARIUM
  • AQABA ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
  • SHARIF HUSSEIN BIN ALI MOSQUE
  • ISLAMIC AYLA
  • AQABA BIRD OBSERVATORY
  • AYLA WAKE PARK

The Jordan Trail

WADI RUM TO AQABA  

Leaving Wadi Rum village behind you, the trail passes beneath the towering cliffs of Jabal Rum and Jabal Um Ishrin through the iconic landscape of Wadi Rum – vast, echoing and godlike wrote T.E. Lawrence. Continuing through the magnificent desert landscape, the trail passes the cliffs of Jabal Khazali, Jabal Qattar and weaves between the unique and colorful backdrops of Wadi Rum’s sandstone desert mountains. The trail here follows old shepherd paths, winding its way west across desert wadis and over granite mountains striated with basalt dyke intrusions. At the last pass, the first view of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, beyond which lie the mountains of Sinai. The final destination is the warm waters of the Red Sea and the port of Aqaba.

Total Length: 75.9 KM    
Days: 5 Hiking days 

Main sites in the region:

– Wadi Rum (World Heritage site)

–  Wadi Rum Bedouin village

–  Lawrence’s Spring (Ain Shellaleh) and the Nabataean Temple

–  Dramatic desert scenery 

– sandstone domes and granite and basalt striated mountains

– Bedouin encampments

– Village of Titen   

–  Aqaba city