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Things to see in As-Salt (Jordan): 22 places and when to go
As-Salt is a city in Jordan with around 141,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Hiking (7), Nature (4). The best known are As-Salt, Allenby Bridge and Qasr al-Yahud. The best time to come is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jordan · 32.0392, 35.7272
- Population
- About 141,000
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Hiking (7) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- AMM Amman, 43 km as the crow flies
What to see in As-Salt
The places in and around As-Salt, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- As-SaltNature · History106 m
- Allenby BridgeInternational border crossings between Jordan and occupied Palestine25 km
- Qasr al-YahudBaptism site, West Bank28 km
- Deir AllaHistory20 km
- Tell el-HammamArchaeological site in Jordan23 km
- Wadi ShueibValley in Jordan938 m
- Dibbeen Forest ReserveForest reserve in Jordan24 km
- Tulul adh-DhahabArchaeological site in Jordan17 km
- Tall DamiyahHill in Jordan18 km
- Tell er-RamehArchaeological site in Jordan25 km
- Tell el-MazarTell in the Jordan Valley23 km
- Historic Old Salt MuseumMuseum in Salt in Jordan115 m
- As-Salt Grand MosqueMosque in As-Salt, Jordan177 m
- Adam BridgeProtected area20 km
- JT 04Hiking5.1 km
- JT 201Hiking28 km
- JT 202Hiking20 km
- JT 203Hiking13 km
- JT 204,1Hiking5.8 km
- JT 301Hiking7.2 km
- JT 301.1Hiking8.8 km
- Salt Archaeological MuseumArchaeological museum in Jordan226 m
When to go to As-Salt
The best time to visit As-Salt is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:07
- FebPossible10:52
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:48
- MayBest time13:38
- JunPossible14:05
- JulBetter not13:54
- AugBetter not13:11
- SepPossible12:11
- OctBest time11:11
- NovBest time10:20
- DecPossible9:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to Jordan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to As-Salt
The nearest main airport is Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, Amman), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Jordan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Amman33 places22 km
- Madaba6 places37 km
- Irbid21 places58 km
- Al-Karak13 places95 km
- Tafilah14 places135 km
- Aqaba14 places286 km
And all of Jordan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in As-Salt?
The best known: As-Salt, Allenby Bridge, Qasr al-Yahud, Deir Alla, Tell el-Hammam. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit As-Salt?
March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55.
How do you get to As-Salt?
The nearest main airport is Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), 43 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with As-Salt as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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