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Things to see in Aqaba (Jordan): 14 places and when to go
Aqaba is a town in Jordan with around 95,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), History (5), Hiking (3). The best known are Aqaba Marine Reserve, Aqaba Fortress and Aqaba Archaeological Museum. The best time to come is April to May and October; also possible: November to March, June and September. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jordan · 29.527, 35.0777
- Population
- About 95,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · History (5) · Hiking (3) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Also possible
- November to March, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- AQJ Aqaba, 11 km as the crow flies
What to see in Aqaba
The places in and around Aqaba, 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.
- Aqaba Marine ReserveMarine park in Jordan15 km
- Aqaba FortressMamluk-Ottoman caravanserai and fort in Aqaba, Jordan7.4 km
- Aqaba Archaeological MuseumNational museum7.4 km
- Aqaba ChurchChurch building in Aqaba, Jordan7.7 km
- AylaCurrently "Aqaba", The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan7.5 km
- Aqaba Bird ObservatoryBird observatory in Jordan10 km
- Khirbet el-KhaldeArchaeological remains of a Roman fort in modern Jordan21 km
- Khirbet el-KitharaArchaeological site5.7 km
- Ein AvronaSpring in Israel17 km
- Jabal al AkhḑarHill in Jordan3.4 km
- Gulf of AqabaGulf in the Middle East16 km
- JT 804Hiking29 km
- JT 805Hiking16 km
- JT 806Hiking9.5 km
When to go to Aqaba
The best time to visit Aqaba is April to May and October; also possible: November to March, 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.
- JanPossible10:18
- FebPossible10:59
- MarPossible11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:29
- JunPossible13:53
- JulBetter not13:43
- AugBetter not13:04
- SepPossible12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:29
- DecPossible10:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. 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 Aqaba
The nearest main airport is King Hussein International Airport (AQJ, Aqaba), 11 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
- Tafilah14 places154 km
- Al-Karak13 places194 km
- Madaba6 places253 km
- Amman33 places282 km
- As-Salt22 places286 km
- Irbid21 places344 km
And all of Jordan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aqaba?
The best known: Aqaba Marine Reserve, Aqaba Fortress, Aqaba Archaeological Museum, Aqaba Church, Ayla. 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 Aqaba?
April to May and October; also possible: November to March, June and September. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07.
How do you get to Aqaba?
The nearest main airport is King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), 11 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aqaba 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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