AQABA
Aqaba is a Jordanian coastal city situated at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea. Aqaba is the largest city on the Gulf of Aqaba and Jordans only coastal city. The city of Aqaba is the southernmost part of Jordan and the capital of Aqaba Governorate. Aqaba is one of the major tourist attractions in Jordan, and famous for its warm water and rich marine life. It is best known today as a seaside and diving resort and also as a home for Jordans mega projects. However, industrial and commercial activities remain important, due to the strategic location of the city as the countrys only seaport.
When to go:
Aqaba enjoys pleasant weather throughout the year. Even during the winter months the average daily temperature hovers around a mild 20 C. The best seasons to visit Aqaba are during spring and autumn when the fresh cool sea breeze alleviates the summers temperatures, where daily temperatures are known to soar as high as 40 C.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
GMT:
+2hrs (GMT +3 from April to October).
Language:
Arabic and English.
Currency:
Dinar (JOD).
Tourist/Visa/Health information:
British citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Jordan. A visa is required, and can be obtained on arrival.
Flight Information:
Flights to Amman from the Uk take between 7 and 10 hrs, with stopovers. Amman is 2,260 mi from London.
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