Beach Holiday
The coast of the Red Sea in Jordan is quite small – about 25 kilometers between the borders of Israel and Saudi Arabia. See toppharmacyschools for geography, climate and cuisine in Jordan.
The most popular beach resort of the Red Sea in Jordan is Aqaba.
Most of the equipped beaches of Aqaba belong to hotels. The beaches are equipped with showers, water equipment rental, etc. There are also public beaches, which are usually crowded, the majority are local residents.
The Dead Sea coast is more extensive. In the northern part, there are hotels and a recreation area with excellent equipped beaches, which are equipped with changing rooms, showers and equipment rental.
The coast is mostly rocky, with the exception of artificially equipped areas.
Leisure
The ideal place for diving is the southern coast of Jordan, near the Saudi border. The Gulf of Aqaba is home to a wide variety of colorful corals and tropical fish. There are also five diving centers on the coast, where experienced instructors will acquaint you with the rules of diving.
Hiking enthusiasts should visit Petra and Wadi Rum, which offer excellent hiking trails. Also in Wadi Rum, there are excellent conditions for rock climbing, you can get all the necessary equipment on the spot.
Desert walks on camels and jeeps have also become quite popular recently.
Tours
Jordan is a unique country in the Middle East region, which has preserved many cultural and historical monuments of various eras. Many peoples passed through Jordan, which left a mark, both in the culture and in the architecture of the country.
The main attractions of Jordan are the Desert Palaces, which are about 30 residences, once immersed in flowering gardens and greenery, Wadi Rum is the largest desert landscape, which is the most popular tourist destination due to its breathtaking routes, powerful cliffs, lunar landscapes of black mountains and pink sands.
Amman
Amman is the capital of the country, as well as its cultural and economic center. It will be interesting to visit the Fortress Mountain, where you can observe monuments from different eras, the partially restored colonnade of the Temple of Hercules, Al-Qasr Palace, the Byzantine Church, the Archaeological Museum, the King Abdullah Mosque, the Jordanian Parliament, the Jordanian National Gallery of Art, the Museum of Geology, the Military Patriotic Museum, etc.
It is also worth visiting the ancient Amphitheater, the Nymphaeum, the building of the ancient Odeon, which today houses the Museum of Folk Traditions and the Folklore Museum, in the Byzantine necropolis Ahl al-Kahaf, in watchtowers dating back to the 7th-8th centuries, in the Governor’s Palace, the royal palace of Ragadan, at the Museum of Coins, the Museum of Royal Automobiles, etc.
Outskirts of Amman
Not far from the city, you can observe the beautiful palace of Iraq al-Amir, as well as the archaeological excavation area.
Just 20 kilometers from Amman is the small ancient town of Salt, which was previously the capital of an ancient state that occupied the territory of Jordan. The city consists of picturesque narrow streets and buildings built of white stone with lancet narrow windows.
The city is home to the School of Folk Crafts and several museums, of which the Salta Archaeological Museum is especially popular, where you can observe collections of ceramics, Palestinian embroideries, silverware, Bedouin carpets and much more.
33 kilometers from Amman is the city of Madaba, which was founded over 4,000 years ago. The city is notable for the Archaeological Park, the Temple of St. Elijah, the Church of the Prophets, the Cathedral of John the Baptist, the Cardo Maximus colonnades, the Roman Hall of Hippolytus, etc.
Not far from Madaba, you can observe Mount Nebo, where the prophet Moses allegedly died. Today there is a memorial of Moses, which includes a temple with unique mosaics dating back to the 6th century, and the famous openwork sculpture symbolizing the staff of Moses and the greatness of God.
48 kilometers from Amman is the city of Jerash, which is the largest in the Decapolis (“Decapolis”). In the city, it is worth visiting the three-leaved triumphal arch located at the South Gate, the South and North Theaters, the Propylaea Square, the Nymphaeum, the Temple of Artemis, Tetraconia, the Hippodrome, the South Bridge, the Glass Court, the Temple of Zeus, and also visit the Church of St. Marian, the Church of the Assumption, Cathedral, Church of Bishop Genezius, the ruins of the Atrium Mosque, the Archaeological Museum, etc.
Petra
The fortified city of Petra is a unique monument of culture and history. The city is located near the Wadi Musa valley in a mountainous area.
In the city it is worth visiting the Temple of the Winged Lions, the palace of the daughter of the Pharaoh, the square of facades, the Obelisk tomb, the Djinn blocks, the Mountain of Sacrifice, the Valley of Moses, the Source of Moses, etc.
Aqaba
Aqaba is the southernmost city of Jordan, which today is a young resort located on the Red Sea coast.
The city is notable for the Aqaba Fortress, which can be observed at the embankment, in the central part of the city, archaeological excavations conducted on the Tell al-Khalifa hill, the Museum of Antiquities, the Aquarium, etc.
Holidays and festivals
One of the most colorful festivals in the country is the Global Village, which takes place in July. The festival is accompanied by international and national events, performances dedicated to various traditions, cultural heritage and folklore of the country. Also open is the Fun Fair, which features mind-blowing rides, and the Food Yard, where anyone can taste international and local cuisine.
Every year in Amman, from July to August, the traditional music festival Souk-Ukaz is held, which attracts musical groups, dancers and singers from all over the country.
