Things to Do in Aqaba

There are 3 attractions in Aqaba. Wadi Rum, desert valley of sandstone mountains and red dunes, is the most popular.

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All Parks & Reserves 4 Religious Sites 1 Cliffs & Canyons 1 Castles & Palaces 1 Islands 1 Area 1 Mountains & Peaks 1 Monuments & Memorials 1

Wadi Rum

Desert valley of sandstone mountains and red dunes

Aqaba Church

Historic Byzantine church near Aqaba's coastline

Timna Valley

Ancient copper mining site with striking sandstone formations

Pharaoh's Island

Pharaoh's Island

Red Sea island with a Crusader-era fortress

Jabal Ram

Prominent sandstone peak in Aqaba Governorate

Aqaba Castle

Ottoman-era fortress overlooking Aqaba Gulf

Kings City

Biblical-themed amusement park near Eilat

Eilat's Coral Beach

Eilat's Coral Beach

Marine reserve with coral reefs and snorkeling

Uvda (Israel)

Arid Negev region with archaeological sites and military use

Red Canyon

Narrow desert canyon with red sandstone formations

Historic site corresponding to ancient Eilat port