Best things to do in Gulf of Aqaba

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.