The country of Jordan is bestowed with blissful natural beauty and boasts of a rich wealth of historical, cultural and archaeological sites. There are several places worth visiting in Jordan, each of which attracts travelers and holiday makers by their unique charm and character. Thus, while some like to visit the superb Roman sites at Jerash, others keep returning to the stunning rose red city of Petra. Jordan is also home to a host of panoramic vistas that range from the extensive desert sands of Wadi Rum to the spectacular coral reefs of Aqaba. These reefs are an ideal spot to go Scuba Diving in Jordan. This is a very popular form of adventure sports in this country. For more information on Scuba Diving in Jordan, keep reading.
The resort of Aqaba is considered to be Jordan's gateway to the all the underwater wonders of the Red Sea. All the major dive sites in Aqaba, Jordan are located in close proximity to the shore line, thus enabling both boat and shore diving. You can choose either of the two types of scuba diving as per your preference. Many professional divers prefer diving along the southern part of the coast line than along the Northern Red Sea. In fact the calm waters along the southern part of the coastline make it an ideal diving spot for both beginners and the more experienced divers.
If you are the adventurous kind who likes to test his limits, you can dive close to the Saudi border. Here, you will come across some recently discovered deep walls that are home to many exotic species of marine life. Also, one of the best wreck dives in the Red Sea is located here. It is called the 'Cedar Pride' and makes for an unforgettable diving experience. The visibility in this region averages around 35-40m. This may reduce even further during plankton blooms, which usually occurs in the months of April and May.
Some of the popular scuba diving centers in Jordan are:
- Aquamarina Dive Center
- Red Sea Dive Centre
- Seastar Watersports
- Aqaba International Dive Centre
- Arab Divers
- Royal Diving Center
- Yazan Alsaed
- Dive Aqaba
- Jordan Frogman
- Aqaba Adventure Divers
- Aquatours
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