With its
wealth of other attractions,
Jordan’s splendid Red Sea resort is
often overlooked by modern-day
visitors. But apart from being a
delightful place for discerning
holidaymakers, this is actually a
great base from which to explore
various places of interest in
southern Jordan.
Aqaba is a fun place. It is a
microcosm of all the good things
Jordan has to offer, including a
fascinating history with some
outstanding sites, excellent hotels
and activities, superb visitor
facilities, good shopping, and
welcoming, friendly people, who
enjoy nothing more than making sure
their visitors have a good time.
But
perhaps Aqaba’s greatest asset is
the Red Sea itself. Here you can
experience some of the best
snorkelling and diving in the world.
The temperate climate and gentle
water currents have created a
perfect environment for the growth
of corals and a teeming plethora of
marine life. Here you can swim with
friendly sea turtles and dolphins as
they dart amongst the schools of
multicoloured fish. Night dives
reveal the nocturnal sea creatures,
crabs, lobsters and shrimp, as they
search for a midnight snack.
