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Welcome toAqaba

Located in the centre of Aqaba, overlooking the Red Sea, the Mövenpick Resort & Residence is a high-quality resort hotel. This architectural delight features a mix of European and Arabesque designs, with a feeling of grandeur and luxury.

Aqaba - Destination Guide

Destination

Aqaba Destoverview

Aqaba, a free zone, is located on the Red Sea in the south of Jordan. It features a unique combination of geographical characteristics: mountains, sea and desert. The destination is well known for its snorkeling and diving opportunities in the Red Sea’s fantastic underwater landscape.

Aqaba is a convenient starting point for seeing a few of the main attractions in the south of Jordan such as Petra and Wadi Rum. It also offers the possibility of travel by sea to Egypt, with ferries leaving regularly for Nuweiba and Taba in the Sinai.

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Sightseeing

  • Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba - Aqaba Castle and the Excavation of the Historical City of Ayla

    Aqaba Castle and the Excavation of the Historical City of Ayla

    According to an early inscription, the Mamluk castle was built in the early 16th century. Semi-circular towers flank the entrance, and the coat of arms of the Hashemite family can be seen above the entrance. The excavation of the historical city of Ayla is found right in front of the hotel, next to the poolside. It can be visited at any time of the day.

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