Gulf of Aqaba Unmissables

The Gulf of Aqaba serves as a strategic maritime corridor shared by Jordan, Egypt, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. This region features a high concentration of historical sites, including the Mamluk-era Aqaba Castle and the early Islamic ruins of Ayla. Its waters host diverse marine ecosystems protected within the Coral Beach Nature Reserve and showcased at the Eilat Underwater Observatory. Divers frequent world-renowned sites like the Blue Hole and Japanese Gardens, while coastal hubs like Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab provide access to the Sinai Peninsula’s southern tip.

Gulf of Aqaba

The Gulf of Aqaba or Gulf of Eilat is a large gulf at the northern tip of the Red Sea, east of the Sinai Peninsula and west of the Arabian…

Aqaba Castle

The Aqaba Castle or Aqaba Fort, also known as the Mamluk Castle of Aqaba, Jordan, is a Mamluk and Ottoman fortified caravanserai on the…

The Underwater Observatory Marine Park

Eilat's Coral World Underwater Observatory is a public aquarium, park and conservation center located in Eilat, Israel.

Blue Hole

The Blue Hole is a diving location on the southeast Sinai, a few kilometres north of Dahab, Egypt on the coast of the Red Sea.

Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs

Located within the Aqaba Marine Park, this dive site features a shallow reef wall and diverse coral formations inhabited by hawksbill turtles and schools of fusiliers.

Coral Beach Nature Reserve

A marine protected area in Eilat featuring a 1,200-meter coral reef. It includes designated snorkeling trails and bridges that provide access to the reef edge without damaging the coral.

Ras Um Sid Beach

A tiny beach for those who seek quieter, less crowded spot for sunbathing. Ideal for families with kids as the sea is quite calm.

Sharks Bay

A laid-back, not really crowded beach with a great views of the close Tiran Island and many diving spots.

Nubian Village

A beachfront resort located in Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, designed with traditional Nubian architectural elements.

Ayla

Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba.

SOHO square

An entertainment and shopping complex in Sharm El Sheikh featuring a dancing fountain, ice rink, and various international dining options.

Nabataens Port

Archaeological remains of an ancient maritime hub used by the Nabataeans for trade between the Arabian Peninsula and the Sinai.

Citadel of Salah Al-Din

A 12th-century fortress situated on Pharaoh's Island near Taba. Built by Saladin, the citadel served to protect the pilgrimage route from Cairo to Mecca and monitor maritime trade.