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Things to see in Tafilah (Jordan): 14 places and when to go
Tafilah is a town in Jordan, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Hiking (5), Nature (1). The best known are Dana Biosphere Reserve, Sela and Khirbet et-Tannur. 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 13 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jordan · 30.8333, 35.6
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- AMM Amman, 106 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tafilah
The places in and around Tafilah, 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.
- Dana Biosphere ReserveBiosphere reserve15 km
- SelaHistory6.2 km
- Khirbet et-TannurArchaeological site in Jordan18 km
- Khirbet en-NahasCopper mine in Jordan23 km
- Khirbet edh-DharihArchaeological site in Jordan13 km
- Rujm al-FaridiyyaArchaeological site in Jordan17 km
- Umm UbtulahArchaeological site in Jordan27 km
- JT 502Hiking14 km
- JT 503Hiking2.5 km
- JT 504Hiking13 km
- JT 601Hiking23 km
- Rujm al-JeheirahArchaeological site in Jordan25 km
- SelaWikimedia disambiguation page15 km
- Wadi al hasa upper trailHiking17 km
When to go to Tafilah
The best time to visit Tafilah 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.
- JanPossible10:13
- FebPossible10:55
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:45
- MayBest time13:34
- JunPossible13:59
- JulBetter not13:49
- AugBetter not13:07
- SepPossible12:11
- OctBest time11:14
- NovBest time10:24
- DecPossible10:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 01. In April, 14 of the 14 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 Tafilah
The nearest main airport is Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, Amman), 106 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
- Al-Karak13 places40 km
- Madaba6 places100 km
- Amman33 places128 km
- As-Salt22 places135 km
- Aqaba14 places154 km
- Irbid21 places193 km
And all of Jordan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tafilah?
The best known: Dana Biosphere Reserve, Sela, Khirbet et-Tannur, Khirbet en-Nahas, Khirbet edh-Dharih. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tafilah?
March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 13 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 01.
How do you get to Tafilah?
The nearest main airport is Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), 106 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tafilah as the destination and these 14 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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