Coastal city·Aqaba Governorate
Aqaba
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Red Sea port city with coral reefs and year-round warm weather.
Information
Aqaba is Jordan's only coastal city, sitting at the northern tip of the Red Sea. Its reefs are popular for snorkelling and diving, and several shipwrecks lie offshore as planned dive sites. The Aqaba Special Economic Zone makes it a duty-free destination with relaxed shopping rules.
How to visit
Reach Aqaba by car (4 hours from Amman on the Desert Highway), by domestic flight, or by bus. For diving, book through a licensed centre such as the ones along the South Beach road. Public beaches can be busy on weekends; private hotel beaches are quieter.