Destination: Aqaba
Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it’s home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city. ― Google
Area: 375 km²
Elevation: 6 m
Postal code: 77110
Weather: 40°C, Wind N at 23 km/h, 20% Humidity weather.com
Population: 188,160 (2015) United Nations
Local time: Monday 6:00 PM
JORDAN BIKE TRAIL
The Jordan Bike Trail is a unique opportunity to explore Jordan’s nature, culture, and community. The 730km route crosses from Um Qais in…
Old Trade Routes, Ancient Ruins, Afternoon Tea: Biking The Jordan Trail
While Instagram may lead you to believe otherwise, Jordan is so much more than Petra, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum. Millennia of history and an abundance of natural wonders add to the draw of this Maine-sized Middle Eastern country. Throw in some legendary Jordanian hospitality, and you have the makings of a truly memorable adventure.
IN THE STEPS OF LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
Intermediate-level cycling tour from Wadi Rum Desert south to the Red Sea town Aqaba on mixed paved and off-road.