Aqaba Travel includes a trip to the important city of Aqaba in Jordan. It throws light on the mode of transportation, style of accommodation and travel tips to this important tourist destination.
Getting to Aqaba
All roads in the country lead to Aqaba. This makes it very easy to reach to the tourist city from anywhere else in the country. By availing the local transport, one can reach Aqaba in no time.
Buses link Aqaba with Amman and other major Jordanian cities. They are an efficient and cheap mode of transport to the city. Taxis ply to and from Aqaba to the city of Eilat, Israel, through the Wadi Araba Crossing. Boats can be availed from Aqaba. It plies to Egypt down the Gulf to the city of Nuweiba or Sharm el-Sheikh. Direct flights to Aqaba are available from Amman, Sharm el-Sheikh, Dubai, and Alexandria.
Aqaba Travel Tips
The famous Aqaba Fort is one of the important things to see in Aqaba. The fort dates back to the 14th century. The present structure was built by the Mamluke Sultan Qansawh el-Ghawri. Scuba diving is the most popular thing to do in Aqaba. Aqaba Gulf Divers is a renowned operator which provides all diving facilities at affordable rates. Introductory dives, for those who have never partaken in scuba diving before are arranged and encouraged here.
The Royal Yacht Club is one of the finest restaurants in the town. Situated close to a water body in an upscale neighborhood, it serves exquisite seafood fresh from the sea. The charges here are reasonable by Western standards.
One of the good places to stay in Aqaba is the Dweik Hotel. It has small rooms but boasts of well maintained bathrooms. Some rooms have TV, with access to satellite channels. The fine and stylish Nairoukh Hotel and Jordan Flower Hotel are other good hotels in the city. Internet cafes are found all-around the city but the charge is unusually steep.
Transportation in Aqaba
Bus and taxis are the major mode of transportation in the city. There are several bus stations in Aqaba. One bus station is located in the inner city. Another is located next to a mosque in town. It has buses running to Karak Castle along the Dead Sea Highway. JETT express bus to Amman is located behind the Movenpick Hotel. TRUST express bus to Amman is located across Aqua Marina Hotel. This hotel is just a block away from the Golden Tulip Hotel. The last bus to Amman leaves at 6:00 pm.
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