Aqaba
Jordan's only coastal city sits on the Red Sea at the country's southern tip, known for diving along its Red Sea reefs and a walkable centre with a dense café and restaurant scene. Aqaba forms part of what is marketed as Jordan's "golden tourism triangle" alongside Petra and Wadi Rum, both within reach. The city operates as a special economic zone with low taxes and no customs duties, and its port remains Jordan's sole maritime outlet to the world.
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- Population95,048
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.8 mi
Aqaba: quick answers
Where is Aqaba?
Aqaba is in Jordan.
How do you get to Aqaba?
The nearest airport is Aqaba (AQJ), about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Aqaba?
The warmest month is July, averaging 29°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is January, with about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Aqaba?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 37 restaurants, 16 cafés and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.