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Aqaba is one of the leaders in Jordan when it comes to entertainment. Many tourists visit this city to enjoy premium beach recreation and diving. The Red Sea is famous for its fantastic underwater life. There are several wonderful public beaches in the city. Besides them, many upscale hotels in Aqaba have private beaches. That being said, beach recreation is not the only entertainment available to tourists. This region is rich in natural attractions. If you like strolling, don’t forget to visit Aqaba Bird Observatory. This is a popular local reserve. The landscape of Aqaba Bird Observatory is not formed by nature – it took several years to make multiple small lakes on the site of the reserve. Today, this is a marshland with perfect climatic conditions for hundreds of different bird species. More than 350 species of migratory birds visit this area throughout the year. For them, the reserve became an important stop on their way between European, Asian, and African regions. There are several interesting pedestrian routes in the reserve. You will have an opportunity to take a walk to the picturesque lakes. The reserve is home to rare species of flamingoes and predatory birds. Autumn and spring are the best time to visit Aqaba Bird Observatory. Several large scientific stations work in Aqaba, and Marine Science Station is one of them. It studies the region’s marine ecosystem and controls environmental pollution. A large aquarium is a part of this famous … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

Desert surrounds the unique area, and thousands of years of winds and erosion turned monolith rocks into unusual formations of different shapes. The height of some rocks is more than 1,750 meters in Wadi Rum. It is hard to find a more picturesque and marvelous natural wonder in Jordan. Tourists can explore the reserve in off-roader vehicles or choose a more traditional way and participate in an excursion of camels. … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Local bazaars are the best places to shop for edible souvenirs. You will see dozens of different spices, dried fruits and nuts, baklava, and other Middle Eastern desserts. Local people love tea and coffee, and so there is always a big stock of different types of these drinks at local bazaars. It is important to mention that Aqaba is a tax-free zone. Many wares, which are imported to the city from other countries, … Open

Cultural excursion through Aqaba - things to see

Tourists can visit an interesting archaeological site right in the city. These are the ruins of the ancient Ayla City. Archaeologists discovered fragments of ancient houses, a city wall, and even a mosque here. As scientists think, there was a large merchant city here during the reign of King Solomon. Today, absolutely everyone is welcome to see the ruins of the formerly majestic buildings. Sharif Hussein Bin … Open

Aqaba sightseeing

Another center, Sea Star Dive Center, will teach you not only to swim underwater but can also take you to try scuba diving at night. You may wonder, is there anything particular about swimming at night because it is dark? Actually, the visibility is fine as local coastal waters are so transparent that moonshine is enough to see the underwater world in detail. There are special programs for beginners that will let … Open

Top sigths of Jordan

This part of the Jordan capital is a true paradise for scientists and historians as simply every centimetre of the holy land has great historic value. Artefacts found in the downtown are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum. Opened more than 60 years ago, the museum constantly gets new items that were found during excavations. The most famous cultural museums of the city are the Folklore Museum, the Museum of Coins, Jordan Museum of National Traditions and the Museum of Royal Cars. King Abdullah Mosque is an important religious sight. Even though this is a relatively young building, it is named in the list of most important shrines. … Open