Aqaba Self-Guided Walking Tour, Aqaba, Jordan

Aqaba is Jordan’s only port city, occupying a small sliver of land at the northern extreme of the Red Sea. As a seaside town surrounded by dry rocky valleys and deserts, Aqaba sits at the intersection of a variety of different terrains as well as no less than four different countries. There are direct views from Aqaba’s waterfront into the neighbouring Israeli city of Eliat, the Egyptian settlement of Taba and the Sinai peninsula beyond, while the border with Saudi Arabia lies less than 20 miles to the south-east. As well as its interesting geographical location, Aqaba is probably best known for the prominent role it played during the Arab Revolt in the early 20th century, leading to the eventual independence of the modern state of Jordan as well as several other countries. Today, Aqaba is a popular resort destination for both foreign and domestic tourists and remains a vital maritime hub as the only seaport for the nation of Jordan. Check out this walking tour for some of the city’s historical and cultural highlights! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).