Jordan, Aqaba: description, features leisure, beaches, hotels and reviews

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One of the most popular destinations among winter holidaymakers wanting a cheap vacation, is Jordan. Aqaba is the only sea resort in the country. The city is famous for its long history, numerous attractions, unique climate, beaches and coral reefs. What travelers should expect in Aqaba. This you learn from our article.

The resort is Located in the North of the Gulf of Aqaba of the red sea. From the Jordanian capital of Amman is three hundred thirty-five kilometers. Aqaba has a border position on the political map of the world. Nearby Israeli resort of Eilat. And through the waters of the Bay you can see the Egyptian Taba. But stay in Aqaba is not like a vacation in Israel. There is no seal of relaxation, the hotels of Egypt with their “all inclusive”. Aqaba attracts young and active individuals, who prefer active rest. Because there are so many sites that spend all day on the beach just a sin.Jordan Aqaba

How to get to Aqaba

It is Easier to reach the resort from Eilat (Israel). To avoid misunderstandings at the border, easier to get from Amman (Jordan). Aqaba is located on more than three hundred kilometers to the South. To overcome this distance can be on the state bus company JETT. They are very comfortable and arrive in Aqaba to the hotel «Moevenpick resort” on the street King Hussein. The alternative to state carrier is a private company Trust International Transport. Its buses arrive at the street of al-Nahda. Travel time (regardless of carrier) for four hours. From Aqaba you can reach the city of Irbid, as well as in Nuweiba (Egypt). Just from Amman to the southern resort flight eleven go: five state and six – private. To move around Aqaba in a taxi (they are yellow) or in the bus-minibase. Stay in the past – at the request of the passenger, anywhere on the route. About the cost of the taxi should be negotiated with driver in advance.Aqaba city in Jordan

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When to go to Aqaba

The unique climate of this seaside resort? The mountains protect it from the North not only from cold winds but from the blast of the desert. Therefore, the climate here is not like dry and full of temperature contrasts of weather, which is famous for Jordan. Aqaba is very good because it can swim and sunbathe all year round, even in winter. The temperature of the water in the Gulf never falls below the level of 22 degrees, which allows the development of coral. But we will talk about them later. And while it should be mentioned that in the summer in Aqaba is not the temperature extreme. The heat begins to choke the city in the afternoon hours. Of course, heart disease and high blood pressure should prefer a winter holiday in the resort of Jordan. Peak season occurs twice a year: in spring and autumn. In the offseason, set a comfortable in every weather. If you are most tempted by bathing in the Red sea, choose to travel in autumn. Water temperatures average around 27 degrees.Jordan Aqaba reviews

Where to stay

Hotels in Aqaba have their own specifics. They rarely find a program «All inclusive”. This is not Egypt, and Jordan. “Aqaba the Radisson Blu Tala Bay resort 5”, “Intercontinental”, “Moevenpick resort” and other exclusive resort hotels offer their guests only is included in the room rate the continental Breakfast as a buffet. About where to lunch, dinner or just a snack — read below. In Aqaba there is no shortage of budget hotels. They are not the imagination of the East with luxury and moldings in the rooms but clean room and a hearty Breakfast guaranteed to you. For the sea view here, as at other resorts, will have to pay. But there is one caveat to consider summer tourists. The sea is located in Aqaba in the South. Consequently, in such an expensive room will have the whole day mercilessly the sun is shining, and the heat will not save any conditioning.

Jordan, Aqaba: the price

A Huge base of hotels gives everyone the opportunity to choose housing for the taste. Hotel “commune” is probably the most expensive. Overnight stay in a standard room in this hotel will cost eleven thousand rubles. On average, “five” (“Moevenpick resort”, “Double Three by Hilton», «Marina Plaza Tala Bay”, and others) offer housing for six to seven thousand rubles per day. A great option where the ideal ratio of price and quality, this Aqaba hotels with four stars. This “Deyz Was Wanted and suites" (4 660 RUB), “Golden Tulip" (3 700), “AAFCO" (3 600) and others. At the resort you can stay in budget hotels, which, of course, are not on the first line from the sea. As an example, you can specify the ‘Plaza Masuda" (2 800 rubles). Aqaba is a city in Jordan, declared a duty-free. This feature of the resort allows you to not only make an inexpensive purchase, but also purchase cheap cigars and alcohol. The choice of these goods in the city is really wide.Jordan Aqaba sea

Jordan, Aqaba: the sea

To be honest – mostly on the resort go to sunbathe and swim. The beaches of Aqaba's sandy and pebbly-rocky. The first is located in the Northern part of the city, and the second – South. The lion's share of beaches is in the full ownership of the hotels on the first line. There are quite comfortable coast belonging to the municipality. Entry is free, and accoutrements (umbrellas, chairs and sun beds) can be rented. Aqaba is a city in Jordan, where municipal beaches is well equipped. There is a shower, toilets, lifeguards, a cafe, sometimes right on the beach. If you – not Islamophobia and you are not sickened society local residents, you have a nice time at this beach. If not – for a small bribe let you on the coast owned by any hotel. Nothing particularly chic, you will not meet. Just a bar and café on the banks the prices will be much higher. The red sea here are wonderful. The water is very clean, with excellent visibility. The tides are not too pronounced. In the South close to the shore suitable for coral reefs.Jordan Aqaba what is the sea

Diving in the Gulf of Aqaba

The resort has six centres for teaching scuba, and they give out diplomas BS-AC, PADI or SSI. Close to the shore located about thirty dive sites. And this is easy to dive with scuba diving in Jordan (Aqaba).

What is the sea off the coast of the resort? In the period from April to may when the plankton blooms, underwater visibility is reduced to twelve feet. But if you arrive in Aqaba in the summer months, the transparency of the sea is 50 m. Many coral reefs in the South of the town fit so close to the shore that there is no need to hire a boat. Admire the beauty of the underwater world can be light – only with a snorkel and mask. But if you want to go diving seriously, there is nothing better than to come to The Royal Diving Center. This centre has its own sandy beach. Beginners will enter in at the Sea Star Dive Center. This school was located in the hotel "al-Kazar".Jordan tours from Aqaba

What to see in Aqaba

The Mysterious Petra, Wadi Rum, the place of baptism of Jesus Christ-all is the country of Jordan. Aqaba – it is a young resort. But it has evolved from a very ancient settlement, which is not less than six thousand years. First, there dwelt the Edomites and Nabataeans. Then the city was part of the Roman Empire. In the Middle ages, he went through the path of pilgrims to Mecca. Romans, Byzantines, crusaders, Ottomans-all left a cultural mark. Here are the ruins of the oldest Christian churches in the world. The ancient city stood on a rocky promontory that is now called the hill of tell al-Khalifa. There you can see artifacts recovered during archaeological excavations. During the Crusades, European knights had built a military Fort. It has been kept in "working condition" for centuries, and therefore the Mamluk Fortress survived till our days. Next to this citadel houses a historical Museum.Jordan Aqaba Radisson

Interesting places near Aqaba

In the vicinity of the resort is the cave of the Lot. According to biblical legend, it was here that the righteous daughters witnessed the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In the cave Lot you can see a Byzantine Church, decorated with mosaics and several old tombs. Reviews recommend to visit Wadi Mujib-gorge, declared a national Park. The extreme southern location of the resort does not hurt you to get to know a country called Jordan. Excursions from Aqaba to Petra ($170 with the group), Amman ($50), hot springs, Wadi Rum or to the Holy places where Christ revealed himself to the people, last only one day. The edge position of the resort makes it possible for attacks in neighboring countries – Israel (Eilat, Dead sea, Jerusalem), on the island of Pharaohs (Egypt).

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