We have collected reviews about holidays in Aqaba in Jordan for 2019 and 2020. Learn first-hand about the weather, hotels, excursions, activities and beaches along the Gulf of Aqaba. The pros and cons of 2021 Aqaba holidays Tourist advice.
Aqaba weather reviews
The popular resort is located in the southwest of Jordan. It is always warm on the shores of the narrow Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea, so tourists come to Aqaba all year round.
Winter is moderately warm - up to + 20 ° С during the day and + 7 ° С at night. The water is warmed up to +20 ... + 21 ° С, so they swim in the Red Sea even in January. Storms are rare. Even in windy weather, you will not see big waves on the sea.
Olga: "I was lucky - I rested for a week in January. The first few days it was hot +23 ... + 25 ° С. The wind was sometimes cool, but the water turned out to be very warm. It was pleasant to swim, it did not freeze."
The real warmth comes to Aqaba in April. Summer is considered not the best time to relax, because the sweltering heat is on the coast of the Red Sea. The air temperature rises to + 40 ° С, and the sea temperature rises to + 27 ° С.
Polina Solovieva: "The weather spoiled the mood a little. I did not know that it is so hot in a resort town."
According to tourists, a vacation in Aqaba in Jordan is good in the velvet season. In September, the air temperature drops to + 27 ° С. In November, the water in the bay is very warm + 25 ° С. In autumn it is pleasant to swim, relax on the beaches and go on excursions.
d @ [Pooh]: "A strong wind blows on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba in September. Everything blows away, be careful."
Reviews of tourists about hotels in Aqaba
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The Jordanian resort has luxury 5 * hotels, excellent 4 * hotels and budget 3 * hotels. In some hotels 4-5 * tourists are met according to the "all inclusive" program. Most hotels offer nice, clean rooms and breakfasts.
According to tourists, the luxury hotel "Marina Plaza" 4 * is popular in Aqaba in Jordan, which stands on the shores of the Red Sea, 10 km from the center of the resort and 20 km from the King Hussein International Airport. This modern hotel offers quality service and is ideal for a quiet family holiday. It has a spa, fitness center, two swimming pools for adults and a small pool for children.
To plan your 2021 Aqaba Jordan holiday, read hotel reviews. Tourists share their impressions, talk about important nuances and give practical advice.
Olga: "Hotel Marina Plaza 4 * deserves a solid 4. We were settled right away, given a room on the ground floor, with windows facing the courtyard. It was very quiet and comfortable. The hotel area is clean, they constantly clean, they clean the pools."
Natalia F.: "The Mina Hotel 3 * is under renovation, but continues to receive guests. It is in no way inferior to 4 * hotels."
Tatiana Ch.: "Beau Rivage Boutique Resort By Sol Y Mar 4 * is quite a decent and fresh hotel. All the staff to one degree or another speak Russian."
There are also negative reviews about Aqaba hotels in Jordan. It turns out that even expensive "fives" have drawbacks.
Natalia B.: "In the hotel Grand Tala Bay Resort 5 * free internet leaves much to be desired, food is monotonous, little fruit."
Reviews about the beaches and the sea in Aqaba
According to tourists, sandy beaches prevail in the north of Aqaba in Jordan. In the south, there are many coral reefs near the coast. Most of the resort's beaches are owned by hotels. The rest are public, and locals like to relax on them. Many beaches are deservedly praised. The sandy coastline of Tala Bay, a modern tourist area located 10 km from the center of Aqaba, is especially well received.
Jordanians swim on the sandy city beach. The coast looks very colorful here. Local residents go on vacation with large families. Traditionally, Muslim women spend time by the sea in fully covered clothes and never undress before entering the water.
According to tourists, in Aqaba there are many places for the usual beach holiday in swimsuits, with sun loungers and parasols. If you want peace and comfort, head to the private beach of Berenice. The entrance costs 10 JOD. Towels are provided on this beach, there is a bar and a pier for launching into the water.
yury98: "I didn't like the beaches in Aqaba itself, so I recommend that sunbathers and swimmers stay in Tala Bay. There is a promenade and a harbor with yachts."
Valentina: "They take a bus to Tala Bay every morning - you have to sign up the night before. The bus takes 20 minutes."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Aqaba
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From the resort, tourists travel to the ancient city of Petra, the pink desert of Wadi Rum, to the biblical Madaba, the Crusader castle El-Karak, on the coast of the Dead Sea, to the sights of Israel and Egypt.
To make your vacation in Aqaba a success in 2021, read reviews of tourists about excursions. Many wrote that the tour to the scenic Wadi Rum desert made a great impression.
Arkady: "The excursion is led by a Bedouin family. They actually live in the Wadi Rum desert and run a subsidiary farm there. Of course, this gives charm, especially for lovers of real sensations." More about the excursion →
Reviews of tourists about entertainment
Aqaba is one of the famous diving centers in the Red Sea. Thanks to the clear, clear water, divers can admire the rich fauna of coral reefs, sunken ships and even a tank. The resort has several diving centers with experienced instructors.
In the area of the Coral Bay 3 * hotel there is a protected area where you can see beautiful corals, sea urchins, nimble crabs and colorful fish. Active tourists go for snorkeling, sea fishing and boat trips along the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba.
If you enjoy walking, explore the port city and its attractions. The Jordanian resort is small, so it is very difficult to get lost. Go to the Aqaba Fort, the rich Archaeological Museum and Aquarium of the Aqaba Science Station. Walk to the excavation site on Tell Al Khalifa Hill.
Olga Bondar: "To visit the Red Sea and not appreciate all the underwater beauty is a real crime! I turned to a local diving center. I advise you to go to sea on the Yellow submarine. Passengers sit in the lower underwater compartment and observe all the underwater beauty from the inside."
Pros and cons of staying in Aqaba
Most of the tourists who visited the popular resort in 2019 and 2020 left positive reviews about Aqaba. Many of them dream of returning to Jordan again and recommend this country to their friends and acquaintances.
pros holidays in Aqaba in 2021, according to tourists:
- Short flight.
- You do not need to obtain a visa in advance.
- Warm climate.
- Nice beaches.
- The purest Red Sea.
- Excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling.
- Natural, historical and religious attractions.
- Friendly locals.
Valentina: "The Jordanians are very friendly, not sticky, you can walk around the city in the evening without any fears."
Cons Little:
- There is rubbish in the resort.
- There are many abandoned wastelands and dilapidated houses in the city.
- High prices for vacations.
Rimma K .: "For foreigners, everything is exorbitant."
The nuances of rest in Aqaba and tourist advice
Aqaba hotels offer rooms with sea views. You have to pay a little more for a beautiful view than for a room that overlooks the street or courtyard. However, keep in mind that living in "sea" rooms is inconvenient. They are facing the sunny side, so it is always hot there.
Friday and Saturday are days off in Jordan. Muslims come to the traditional Friday prayer in Aqaba, so getting around the resort can be difficult.
Taxis are convenient in Aqaba.A ride within the city costs JOD 2 and outside the resort costs JOD 5. Negotiate a price with the driver before getting into the car.
Products, souvenirs, aromatic oils and natural cosmetics from the Dead Sea are profitable at the Carrefour store. Fruits, sweets, spices, tea and coffee - at the local bazaar, which is located behind the mosque.
Lera111: "Most shops take dinars and dollars. If the door has the inscription" Visa ", you can pay by card."
