Private and public beaches Aqaba
Private and public beaches of Aqaba, Jordan
All Aqaba beaches are nearby and Arab Divers is happy to offer free transport to our dive and snorkel spots during the daytime starting at 9am.
City Beach
Of course it's not best beach Aqaba, but this is a convenient option if you are staying in the city center or one of the hotels nearby. For a better, more enjoyable day at the beach, we recommend that you look a little further south, away from the heavy ship traffic that exists here due to City Beach's proximity to the port of Aqaba. There are no snorkeling or diving sites worth mentioning here. Although, since this beach is often filled with people, this makes it great place to look at the people and the local culture.
Aqaba south beach
south beach it is a series of beaches and shallow bays stretching for a length of 12 km, covered with bright coral reefs. Some of Aqaba's best snorkeling and diving sites start just a few meters from the shore!
Most of South Beach's areas are wide and flat, with enough room to stretch out and enjoy the sun; yes, and be sure to stay until the evening to enjoy a truly spectacular sunset. This is the real Red Sea in Aqaba, the same one that you read about in guidebooks: quiet, calm and stunningly beautiful.
The Gulf of Aqaba is sheltered from strong waves, which means that the sand here is not as fine as in other, less calm regions. It contains gravel and pebbles, so for your comfort and safety, we recommend wearing diving shoes, or any other waterproof footwear.
Inexpensive transportation to and from South Beach is available around the clock. And when ordering dives and snorkeling, transport to the points is free of charge. It departs from the center of the city of Aqaba and returns there, in accordance with the schedule.
Marine Park, Visitor Center (Public Beach) Al-Yamania Beach
Fringing the coast just in front of Arab Divers, just 800 meters away, this is the only public beach among all points of the South Beach of Aqaba. Marine Park Beach is 7 kilometers long and offers access to 11 unique dive sites. You'll also find plenty of other things to do here, including the Visitor Center, which kids will love to get up close and personal with some of Aqaba's underwater life. There are toilets and showers on site (JD 0.50), as well as a small market with a restaurant that serves fresh delicious local cuisine.
This beautiful beach may be slightly crowded during holidays and weekends in high season. Do you need more privacy? Several private beaches just down the coast all year round offer a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Berenice Beach Club
Entry fee: JD 15
(Arab Divers guests receive 33% discount, up to JD 10)
Just 1 kilometer, 5 minutes by Arab Divers transport, you will find the Berenice Beach Club. Large pools for adults and children (towels included in the entrance fee), as well as boutiques, shops and a popular restaurant with a full bar - all this makes this beachfront club a great place to spend a whole day with the whole family.
The perfect snorkeling spot is 650 meters from the beach and the great dive site, Black Rock, is right next to the shore
Tala Bay Beach Club
Entry fee: JD 20
This beach is part of Tala Bay, a combined residential and tourist resort located just 1km south of Arab Divers. An entry ticket gives you full-day access to high-end facilities including swimming pools, one of which is heated, a children's pool (towels included), pool and beach lounge areas with sun loungers and parasols, a bar, and an excellent clubhouse. a restaurant.
This is not a top diving or snorkeling spot in Aqaba, but if you just want to lie on the beach all day, this is the best choice.
Royal Diving Beach Club
Entry fee: JD 10
southernmost private beach Aqaba, about 2 kilometers from Arab Divers, is perhaps one of the most beautiful places. Wide, clean beach offers slightly more depth for swimmers and pristine Coral reefs(Coral Garden), easily accessible to snorkelers and divers. You will find here deep and shallow pools, toilets and showers, a small bar and a restaurant. It is temporarily undergoing renovations, but the beautiful photos of the surrounding nature that you will take will make up for this shortcoming.
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Read the law on the official website of the President of the Russian FederationOnce the beaches of Aqaba were coral, but as time passed, the corals were destroyed, in their place they began to import fine, sand-like, pink gravel. locals it is said that such actions are necessary for the safety of tourists, so that no poisonous sea creatures can harm the bathers. It is difficult to say how true this is, but the fact remains that many of Jordan's beaches are wide long strips of coast that stretch from Aqaba itself to the special tourist area of Tala Bay. Let's talk about the most famous:
Berenice beach club
Club vacation for those who live in second-line hotels, without their own beach. Berenice Beach- the coast is sandy, but the shallow water is pebbly. Berenice beach is located south of Aqaba, before reaching the resort area of Tala Bay towards Saudi Arabia, between 2 and 3 southern beaches.
Pros:
Beautiful underwater reef The water is clear on the surface;
The cost is $14 for adults and $8.5 for children, for everyone except those staying at the hotel. The price includes: beach towel, sun lounger, umbrella, use of the pool;
There are 3 pools on the territory. For very young children with a depth of 0.5 meters, for active rest 1.4 meters deep and family up to 3 meters deep. There are many palm trees and shady corners, there are bars and a cafe with fast food, a changing room and showers with hot water. There is Wi-Fi;
On the beach, no one closely examines each other. The audience is mostly European or Arab, but advanced, middle class. There are many free places.
For those who like to swim with a mask and snorkel, a rental is organized;
You can dive or go into the water from the side of the pier, immediately to the depth. There is a separate mooring for boats;
Security, a lot of attendants, the staff is polite and friendly, they take orders on the shore and bring beer and juices.
Minuses:
You are not allowed to bring your own drinks and food. Bags are often checked at the entrance.
Not everyone likes food in local cafes, although there is no dispute about tastes, and there is no unequivocal assessment of expensive cuisine or not. For example, pizza from $7 (meat) to $7 (with seafood), sandwiches $7, chicken pasta $8, salads from $6.5, tea $4, coffee $7 cola, fanta, sprite $1.5 , water $0.7;
Very littered bottom, plastic dishes, bags are blown into the sea directly from the boats;
There are three pools - 0.5 depth for kids, an active recreation pool - 1.5 depth and a family pool from 0.5 to 3 m deep. Unfortunately, if you have children, you are only allowed to swim in the family pool, and on weekends there are a lot of local people who swim very poorly, as a result, the entire surface of the water is cluttered with swimming circles, armlets and women in black overalls. Even if your child swims well, security strongly suggests going to the family pool, where "there is no place for an apple to fall";
Closes at 18 pm, you must sign up in advance for a bus that carries tourists, otherwise you will have to order a taxi, which costs $ 7 per car;
Everything water activities paid separately. namely:
- jet ski -42.5$ 15 min
- surfing - 35$ 60 min
- kiting - 42.5$ 60 min
- rides on the "banana" - $ 11.3 7 min
- canoe - 14$ 30 min
- motorboat - 50$ 15 min
- parasailing - 56$ 15 min
- snorkeling - 28$
There are only three morning flights and three evening flights to take tourists to the city. Last at 17.45 If you travel by car there is a parking lot where you can park for free.
Address: South Beach, Aqaba 77110, Jordan
Phone number: +962 7 7843 4109
south beach
This is the general name for a long coastal area covered with white sand. Five free beaches start for seaport and ferry terminal. The southern beaches are a great alternative to the city's public beach. south beach located at a distance of 8 - 10 km from Aqaba. High quality highway winds along the coast. Great views of Israel and Egypt. By car 15 - 20 minutes. Beaches south beach were opened 10 years ago.
Pros:
Comfortable shallow water, swimming area without corals;
On weekdays, the fair sex can safely sunbathe in open swimsuits;
Beautiful reefs will be appreciated by lovers of snorkeling and diving;
The territory is equipped with toilets, changing rooms, showers and many sunshades.
Minuses:
- you can only get there by taxi or rented car, the cost is $ 7 per car or $ 1.5 per person;
Cold water in showers in winter up to 25 - 30 degrees;
A large number of local people from Friday to Sunday. Children, with all their spontaneity, can play on your towels, you can be photographed without any consent on your part, Muslim women dressed in a special way will examine your open bathing suits with contempt. Noisy, cramped and unceremoniously;
It is better to go into the water in special reef slippers, because. the bottom of shallow water is covered with small stones;
There are no sun loungers on the beach, you can only rent plastic chairs or tables, the locals sunbathe under the awnings while sitting at the table, it is not customary to sunbathe on the beach, especially lying down. There are stationary free barbecues where you can fry meat;
Garbage is found, although much cleaner than on city beaches.
On the territory of one of the southern beaches, beach number 3 (Beach 3) there is a tourist area Marina Park, on the territory of which there is a cinema hall, a small museum, a sporting goods store and a cafe where you can buy water for $ 1.5, ice cream from $ 0.6 or order fast food. This beach is considered one of the best. You can rent umbrellas, sun loungers, mattresses, towels. Clean showers with hot water. On the territory there is a swimming pool, volleyball court.
Address: South Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
Phone number: +962 7 9711 5678
city beach
A specific place in terms of European common swimming on the beach. On the city public beach, as expected, a lot of local people rest. Muslim women practically do not bathe, so Slavic young ladies arouse obvious undisguised interest from the male population. Even children with undisguised curiosity hover around our women. Some of them intrusively take photos near you as a keepsake, not modestly sitting right on your rug.
Pros:
This is a place where it is beautiful in the evening, when the brightly lit port with many large and small ships, yachts, and boats creates an enchanting illumination;
Convenient location right in the city;
Free beach;
Beautiful views at sunset, lots of greenery. There are tables in the coastal area, but it costs $ 2.8 to sit at them or alternatively sand and stone steps;
It is possible to ride a boat;
Nearby are fast food restaurants with hot dogs from $2.8.
Minuses:
There are showers and toilets on the beach, but they are closed, and the key is issued by a local worker, but for a fee. One must be careful in souls;
They clean it systematically, but there is enough garbage, cigarette butts, pieces of newspapers;
Special unceremonious attention to European girls
Along the public beach, the promenade stretches, this is the only area where you can walk near the sea, but, alas, it is very dirty and dilapidated. For some reason, the city leadership does not pay due attention to this zone.
Address: Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
The beaches of city hotels Movenpick, Intercontinental, Kampinski, etc.
In the city of Aqaba, in addition to public free beaches, there are private, paid and owned by hotels. Movenpick Beach is considered one of the most fashionable. You can get to the beach through the reception from the main entrance of the hotel (on King Hussein Street). Entrance will cost $55. A couple of years ago, another fashionable recreation area "Aula" was opened, it has everything for a demanding tourist, even a golf course. Entrance for the day will cost you $42.5
Gentle entrance to the water, convenient for children;
Clear water, but almost no corals;
The sand and pebble beach is equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers, there are swimming pools (one is heated), a jacuzzi, a sauna, restaurants, and a gym.
Not cheap entry to the beach, for those who do not stay at the hotel;
Near the port and boats go almost near the buoys.
In general, in Aqaba, the choice of areas for swimming and sunbathing is quite large; it all depends on your desires and wallet.
What attracts tourists to the beaches of Aqaba? These Jordanian Red Sea beaches boast very calm and clear waters, as well as good conditions for relaxation. In addition, the beaches of Aqaba have stunning coral reefs that are a strong magnet for divers from all over the world.
The Red Sea coast in Jordan extends for only 27 km, in contrast to Egypt, which has coastline 1840 km. However, Aqaba has a good choice public beaches, hotels with private beaches and private beach clubs.
It is worth noting that in 1965 Jordan and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral agreement, according to which the coast of Jordan on the Gulf of Aqaba was extended by about 18 km.
The free beaches of Jordan on the Red Sea are either public beaches or hotel beaches, but subject to staying in one of the hotels with private beach. That is, if you are not a guest of a hotel with a private beach, then you will have to pay a certain amount for entering the hotel's beach.
Most public beaches are located along south coast Aqaba. Everything local beaches are under the jurisdiction of the Aqaba Marine Park. Which public beaches in Aqaba can be accessed for free or for a small amount? Below we will present such beaches of Jordan on the Red Sea.
The city beach of Aqaba is often called "Palm Beach", and its old name is Al Hafayer. Of course, this is not the best beach in Aqaba, but it is a convenient option if you are staying in the city center or one of the nearby hotels. For more a relaxing holiday we advise you to choose southern part beach, which is located away from the roadway. The city beach of Aqaba is not a place for diving and snorkeling. Remember that this beach is resting a large number local residents.
This 12 km stretch of coastline has several beaches and shallow coves protected by coral reefs. If you are interested in the beaches of Jordan on the Red Sea for diving, then in the South Beach area of \u200b\u200bAqaba you will find some of the best places for scuba diving. Most of the recreation areas on South Beach are wide and flat areas with ample space. Therefore, there is never a flea market here, like on a city beach. In addition, South Beach is a great place to watch the sunset.
Beach clubs in Aqaba
Beach clubs are private beaches that are equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, toilets and other amenities for beach holiday. Of course, the entrance to such beaches is paid, but the entrance fee includes the use of sun loungers, umbrellas and other amenities.
This beach club has large pools for adults and children (towels are included in the entry price) and a popular restaurant and bar. Berenice Beach Club - popular place recreation for the locals.
The entrance fee to Berenice Beach Club is JD 15.
This beach is part of a tourist resort. By paying an entrance fee, you get the opportunity to use all day amenities such as swimming pools (one of them heated), sunbeds, umbrellas, beach towels.
Entrance fee to Tala beach bay beach Club is 20 JD.
Royal Beach Club
The southernmost private beach in Aqaba offers deep water for swimmers and pristine coral reefs suitable for snorkeling. The beach itself is wide and clean. In the territory beach club you will find deep and shallow pools, toilets with showers, a small bar and a restaurant.
The entrance fee to the Royal Beach Club is JD 10.
For many tourists, the beaches of Jordan on the Red Sea are mostly hotel beaches, as beach lovers often choose hotels in Jordan with their own beach. These hotels offer free access to their well-equipped beach with umbrellas, sun loungers, showers and other amenities. If you want to relax in a hotel in Aqaba with a private beach, then we advise you to pay attention to hotels such as Radisson Blu, InterContinental and Kempinski.
