Aqaba

Aqaba, situated at the northern edge of the Red Sea, invites you to a world of simplicity, purity, and magnificence. The city’s streets hold hidden treasures waiting to be explored. The people of Aqaba are renowned for their kindness and hospitality, and they will welcome you with their unique charm. It’s an ideal destination for soaking up the sun and enjoying the beach. The crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea will mesmerize you with the corals dancing to the warmth of the sun. Aqaba’s warm waters are home to an array of unique and brilliantly colored fish, which can be viewed from the shore due to the clear waters.

In the past, trade and pilgrimage routes by sea and land from Egypt, Arabia, and the north converged here. Today, Aqaba is a thriving resort city and a tourist center, blessed with a year-round mild climate and stunning scenery.

Apart from luxurious resorts and great weather, Aqaba offers a variety of aquatic attractions, making it an ideal destination for an exemplary vacation. Aqaba can be reached easily by air, land, or sea from around the world. Major airports offer flights to Amman, the capital of Jordan, or directly to King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba.
Aqaba can also be accessed overland from Israel via the south Wadi Araba Crossing border. Travelers can also take a ferry or speedboat from Taba and Nuweiba in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula to Aqaba.

CEDAR PRIDE DIVE SITE The cedar Pride was scuttled for divers on November 16th 1985. The ship now lies on her port side across two reefs; the soft coral growth on the masts is fantastic. Those with experience can explore its interior!

JAPANESE GARDEN DIVE SITE This dive site has amazing flora and fauna and all at shallow depths! It’s very popular with snorkelers and is known as one of the prettiest areas in Aqaba. It is a good dive for all, as it has Hawksbill Turtles, shoaling Barracuda, shoals of sergeant majors and fusiliers plus wonderful coral formations.

C-130 DIVE SITE The Marine Park’s latest attraction was scuttled on 16th of November 2017 and has already become the divers’ favorite. After a major ceremony organized by ASEZA and attended from international media and visitors the aircraft’s final resting place lies close to several popular dive sites.

AEROSPORTS The Royal Aero Sports Club, founded by His Majesty King Abdullah II in 1997, runs many activities around The Kingdom. The club’s goals are to promote aero sports in Jordan, and to enhance the experience of tourists visiting Aqaba, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum.

RASCJ is a not-for-profit organization, registered with the Higher Council of Youth and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority cultural and social sports club.

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