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.

• Population95,048
• Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.5 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.8 mi