VISITING AQABA

Aqaba's location:

 

Aqaba's location near Wadi Rum and Petra has established it in Jordan's tourist golden triangle of tourism, strengthening the city's status on the international map and making it one of Jordan's most popular tourist destinations. The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority manages the city, which has transformed it into a low-tax, duty-free zone.

 

Things you can do in Aqaba:

       🐠 Diving in the Red Sea Paradise:

If diving is your thing, Aqaba is a one-of-a-kind destination. Visualise yourself to be on a seashore, swimming in warm seas encircled by colourful coral and fish. There are various well-known diving sites, including the shipwreck, submerged tank, and Japanese gardens. 

You and your family or friends may don your diving gear and enter the water to discover the wealth of marine life while hovering weightlessly under the surface.

       🏍️ Go for a quad ride:

Nothing beats quad riding in the southern city of Aqaba for a taste of the desert. You can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime quad ride! Ride a quad bike across the shifting dunes. Weave your way through the vast open desert, tackling the sand's highs and lows
Pause for a rest and some light refreshments before continuing on your journey. This adventurous trip is ideal for the discriminating outdoor adventurer and nature enthusiast.

      🏛️  Look Back in Time at Aqaba Museums:

The Aqaba Archaeological Museum, located near Aqaba's Mamluk (Mameluke)fort, houses a collection of pottery, coins, and other artifacts from Iraq, Ethiopia, Egypt, and as far away as China. The first landmark of the Roman Via Nova Traiana, with an inscription declaring that Emperor Trajan opened and built the route from Syria to the Red Sea, is a particular gem.