AQABA SOUTH BEACH REVIEW

As soon as I arrived at Aqaba, I decided to visit Aqaba City Beach. To be honest, I was disappointed with the beach because it was very crowded and didn't look like a high-end beach. I shared my experience with Jordanian people, and they told me that South Beach in Aqaba is better than the Public Beach in Aqaba. 

After spending a few days on Aqaba City Beach, I decided to start my travel tour in Jordan. I went South and visited such famous places as Wadi Rum, Petra, Ajloun Castle, Madaba, and all other celebrated Jordanian historical landmarks.

By the end of my travel to Jordan, I decided to spend my last days on South Beach in Aqaba. From Umm Qais, the last Northern city in Jordan, I drove southward to Aqaba. I spend a few days on South Beach in Aqaba. In this blog post, I will share my experience and tips on how to have a good time on South Beach in Aqaba. This ultimate guide will provide you with all the necessary information about Aqaba South Beach. 

ABOUT AQABA SOUTH BEACH

South Beach has a width of 12 km. Its bays are sheltered by picturesque and vibrant coral reefs. are a 12km-long stretch of beaches and shallow bays sheltered by vibrant coral reefs. This wonderful beach is rich with some of the world's most beautiful diving and snorkeling spots. 

South Beach is very wide and has a lot of free resting space for solo travelers, couples, and families. This beach never gets crowded. In the mornings and afternoons, South Beach in Aqaba is almost empty. By the evening, the beach gets more crowded because of the local families who love enjoying evening time on the beach. 

The Red Sea on South Beach in Aqaba is very calm and safe. You won't see any waves, strong winds, or storms while on this wonderful beach. This place is an ideal spot to have some rest, swim, snorkel, or dive. 

HOW TO GET TO SOUTH BEACH IN AQABA

Before going to South Beach in Aqaba, you will need to be in the Aqaba city center. It is likely that you are already there because all the prominent and famous places of Aqaba are situated in the city center. What is more, Aqaba city center has the highest concentration of hotels and hostels. There are two ways of getting to South Beach in Aqaba. The first and the most popular among them is taking a taxi, and the second one is hitchhiking. 

GETTING TO SOUTH BEACH IN AQABA BY TAXI

Taxis going to Aqaba South Beach are situated near Aqaba City Beach. You should exit Aqaba City Beach and go southward without crossing the road. The taxi drivers will approach you by asking "South Beach?". These are shared taxis and will cost you only 1 JD (1.5$).

Don't use taxis that cruise the city. They will charge you far more money. Aqaba South Beach taxis, on the other hand, are very cheap and fast. You can even ask the driver to drop you at the best place on south beach. They will willingly do this for you. 

HITCHHIKING TO AQABA SOUTH BEACH

Hitchhiking to Aqaba South Beach is another good option for getting to the beach. There isn't a too long distance between Aqaba city center and South Beach. It takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to reach the beach in a car. 

To hitchhike from Aqaba City Center to South Beach, you will need to exit the city center. Go north until you exit the city center. You will know you as soon as the concentration of stores, cafes, and other buildings will get less. If you are an experienced hitchhiker, you already know which places are best suitable for hitchhiking. 

AQABA SOUTH BEACH IS COMPOSED OF WHITE SAND

Aqaba South Beach is much more beautiful and attractive than Aqaba City Beach. South Beach on Aqaba is composed of white sand. The sand is very clean. Aqaba municipality workers clean the beach every day. What is more, South Beach in Aqaba is not as crowded as City Beach. Therefore, there is less rubbish on this wonderful beach. 

ENTRANCE TO AQABA SOUTH BEACH IS FREE

It is completely free to visit and stay on Aqaba South Beach. You don't need to pay a penny to enter and enjoy the beach as much as you wish. If anyone tells you the opposite, this person is either lying or doesn't have the proper information. 

Before coming to South Beach in Aqaba, I was asking Jordanese people about the entrance fee to the beach. Most of them didn't possess exact information. One of them even told me "it is possible to find a free spot on South Beach in Aqaba." All these people lacked information. You don't have to pay any fees to enter this famous beach. 

CLEANLINESS ON SOUTH BEACH IN AQABA

While you might spot some rubbish on Aqaba City Beach, you will find South Beach in Aqaba crystally clear. The main reason why South Beach is so clean is because of its remote location from the city center. Fewer people visit the beach, and consequently, you see less pollution on South Beach in Aqaba. 

I would also like to thank the municipality of Aqaba for their great work. Every day, the beach gets cleaned by hardworking workers. I have been to South Beach in Aqaba during its most crowded days, and I haven't seen much rubbish on its shores. 

TOILETS AND SHOWERS ON SOUTH BEACH IN AQABA

There are well-maintained toilets and showers on South Beach in Aqaba. You don't have to pay a high price to use these facilities. For 0.25 JD, you can use showers and toilets on Aqaba South Beach to your heart's content. The toilets and showers on the beach are very clean and fully functional. 

CAFES AND RESTAURANTS ON SOUTH BEACH

As I have informed you before, Aqaba South Beach is a 12 km wide beach, and there are loads of different sections. Personally, I was spending my time in a section that was devoid of any cafes, restaurants, or discos. The section was very clean and silent. 

Surely, you can choose to spend your time in a section with cafes and restaurants. If you want to spend your time with more comfort, ready meals, cocktails, and other conveniences, you should choose an appropriate section on South Beach in Aqaba. For this, I recommend asking taxi drivers to drop you in spots where you can find cafes and restaurants. 

FAST FOOD ON SOUTH BEACH IN AQABA

I spent several days, and I didn't see any fast food on Aqaba South Beach. Since this beach isn't visited by loads of people, fast food sellers don't bother doing their business in this place. Since South Beach is a very broad beach, it is likely that you can find some sections with fast food. I am not sure, but be prepared to have your own food. 

AVAILABILITY OF SUPERMARKETS ON SOUTH BEACH IN AQABA

The first question I was asking people while making inquiries about South Beach in Aqaba was "Are there any supermarkets nearby South Beach?" The answer was a resounding NO. Thus, before coming to Aqaba South Beach, I made small shopping in the city center. I bought water, some food, and snacks. When I arrived at South Beach, I confirmed that the beach had no nearby supermarkets. 

At the same time, if you are ready to pay a triple price for water, food, and snacks, there are some expensive minimarkets on South Beach. A small bottle of water will cost you 1 JD (1.5$). Food and snacks on South Beach are 3 or 5 times more expensive than in Aqaba city. 

My advice to you is to buy as much food and water as you need before coming to South Beach. Make a plan for your stay on Aqaba South Beach. If you are planning to spend a day there, you won't need too much food. However, if you are going to camp there for several days, it is better to buy more food and water in the Aqaba City center. 

In any case, even if your food and water stores are depleted and you still want to continue your stay on Aqaba South Beach, you can take a taxi for 1 JD or even hitchhike for free to the city center, and make some shopping. Then, you can return to the beach with food and water. 

AVAILABILITY OF UMBRELLAS ON SOUTH BEACH

If you are afraid of the scorching hot sun during July and August, you don't have to be worried about it if you are on South Beach in Aqaba. This wonderful beach is packed with wide umbrellas that will protect you and your stuff from the sun. I have seen worldwide famous and popular beaches that lack umbrellas. In this aspect, Aqaba South Beach outranks some of the world's best beaches. 

CAMPING ON AQABA SOUTH BEACH

Camping on Aqaba South Beach is legal and free. You don't have to worry about anything while camping on this picturesque beach. During summer, it is too hot to sleep or sit inside a tent on the hot South Beach. It is better to use a sleeping bag without pitching a tent. Usually, it is too hot to sleep in a tent during summer. You already know that Aqaba is a tremendously hot city in summer. 

I still saw some tents on Aqaba South Beach. One of them belonged to a guy who was permanently working on the beach renting snorkeling equipment. Thus, if you want to pitch a tent on South Beach, you can do it for absolutely free.

IS SWIMMING IN THE RED SEA SAFE

Swimming in the Red Sea is safe if you follow certain rules. First, the sea is filled with sea urchins. Stepping on one of them would be a real problem. You will definitely hurt your feet. Also, it is bad to disturb sea dwellers. The Red Sea is their home, and we are temporary guests in its waters. Therefore, it is better to be more careful while swimming in the sea. Here are some of my top safety tips on how to swim in the Red Sea. 

WEAR WATER SHOES IN THE RED SEA

Wearing aqua shoes is the best thing you can do to prevent yourself from injuring your feet in the sea. I was snorkeling in the Red Sea and I can assure you that there are loads of sea urchins in the water. Without aqua shoes, you will almost certainly injure your feet. 

WEAR SWIMMING GOGGLES

The Red Sea is famous for its picturesque diving and snorkeling spots. It means that the sea is packed with coral reefs. From my experience, I can tell you that it is quite easy to injure yourself in such an environment. Sometimes, you are swimming in the sea, and suddenly, you hurt your leg or feet on a coral reef. The reefs are treacherous and they can even cut your skin and give you more serious injuries. 

With swimming goggles, you will be aware of your environment. You will know where and when you should be more careful with your movements. Swimming goggles will let you avoid injuries. 

Apart from sea urchins and coral reefs, swimming in the Red Sea is completely safe. The sea is very calm and there aren't even slight waves in the sea. 

IS SOUTH BEACH IN AQABA SAFE

Aqaba South Beach is one of the safest beaches in the world. While staying on the beach, I saw police patrol cars every 15 minutes. The police patrols the beach day and night. It is safer than your own flat. 

Relaxing on South Beach in Aqaba

I was having a conversation with a policeman from Aqaba. He told me that narcotic drugs are the main problem in Aqaba. The man also told me that Syrians are the main drug dealers in Aqaba. This is why Syrians are officially prohibited from entering Aqaba. 

South Beach is very safe. I haven't seen even a single person with suspicious behavior or appearance. Days and nights, you can stay on the beach and be sure that nobody will harm you. 

BEST TIME TO VISIT SOUTH BEACH IN AQABA

Summer is definitely the best time to visit South Beach. In June, even though the temperature was 45 degrees Celsius, the water in the sea was still not warm enough. I think that the best time to swim in the Red Sea is in July and August. 

Early autumn is also a good time to visit South Beach in Aqaba. The scorching hot sun will be more merciful to you in autumn. At the same time, the water in the sea will be warm enough for comfortable swimming. 

MY HONEST OPINION

South Beach in Aqaba is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It has crystally clean sand and the beautiful sea. Apart from swimming and relaxing on the beach, this place is a paradise for divers and those who enjoy snorkeling. 

The beach is free and this factor adds more points to this wonderful place. The main disadvantage of the beach is the lack of cheap food markets. However, this small issue can be eliminated by getting food supplies from Aqaba city center which isn't far away.