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Aqaba

Local weather:  12°C/53°F Fair See forecast Search a flight

  • Plongée Aqaba
  • ballade dans le Wadi Rum

Situated on the banks of the Red Sea, Aqaba offers total relaxation in the extreme South. A major crossroads between Europe, Asia and the Middle East, this age-old town in the Jordan is nestled at the far end of the eponymous Gulf, possessing ancient relics and underwater landscapes of rare beauty making it one of the most famous diving areas in the world. The mythical desert of Lawrence of Arabia and the majestic landscapes of Wadi Rum are also within easy reach of the town. Situated at a point between Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Aqaba provides a true change of scenery and feeling of calm that will not fail to seduce you


Bordeaux - Aqaba

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 4h40

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The only maritime market in Jordan, Aqaba is at the centre of the country's history. Traces of civilisation dating back 4,000 years have been discovered and the town was mentioned in the Bible, under the name "Ayla". Romans, Greeks and Byzantines alike have taken advantage of its strategic location. In the Middle Ages, the Crusaders and the famous Saladin fought for the town, named "Aqaba" by the Egyptian Mamluk sultans. The town was conquered by the legendary British secret agent, Lawrence of Arabia in 1917, just prior to becoming part of the new state of Jordan. A border city along with Eilat in Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Aqaba (or Akaba in the local language) is a major commercial port, home to 115,000 inhabitants and is supported by a free trade area rendering it a significant business centre in the region.

Things to see and do

Hot and sunny throughout the year, Aqaba boasts incredible underwater scenery. The fish-filled Red Sea is definitely worth a detour - it can be discovered by snorkelling or scuba diving and you may even spot the odd dolphin or turtle. In the town centre, the 16th century Mamluk fort and the remains of one of the oldest churches in the world (3rd century) are open to visitors. Just 100 kilometres away, the desert of Wadi Rum contains the oldest stratum of the Earth's crust dating back 30 million years and offering an incredible sight. Inhabited by the Bedouins and closely connected with Lawrence of Arabia, this multicoloured desert of spectacular rocks and cliffs can be explored by 4x4, by camel and even during the night, with the Bedouins as exclusive tour guides.

Practical information

  • Local weather:  12°C/53.6°F Fair
  • Time difference:  + 1 heures
  • Currency:  Dinar Jordanien
  • Contacts and useful links:  

     

     

    Jordanian Tourist Office

     

    CREDIT PHOTO: Copepodo