Read reviews about Jordan. What are the pros and cons of 2021 holidays? How people rate the weather, hotels, beaches, excursions and entertainment in the country's seaside resorts.
Jordan weather reviews
In the west of the country there is a subtropical maritime climate, and in the eastern and southern regions it is a dry desert. Little precipitation. Near the Jordan River, their level reaches 400 mm per year, and in deserts - less than 100 mm. The northwest of the country receives more moisture, so there is enough greenery here.
Winter in Jordan is pretty cool. In Amman +4 ... + 12 ° С. Sometimes it snows. In Petra - up to + 13 ° С, and in the resort Aqaba - up to + 20 ° С.
People come to the Red and Dead Seas all year round. A lot of people like to rest in spring
yury98: "Weather in May - air +30 ... + 35 ° С. Sometimes light wind, one day there was light rain. Water from +24 ... + 25 ° С".
The high season starts in summer, during the holidays. According to tourists, holidays in Jordan are especially good in June. In the afternoon, the thermometer rises to +30 ... + 34 ° С, but in the evening it drops to + 26 ° С. The large temperature difference allows you to take a break from the heat, so the holidaymakers feel comfortable.
Lera111: "The weather is hot in June. You need sun protection, hats, panamas, thin long-sleeved shirts on excursions."
In July and August, there is a strong heat in Jordan: up to +34 ... + 37 ° С - on the shores of the Dead Sea and up to + 40 ° С - in Aqaba. Sea water temperature + 27 ° С. Tourists who do not tolerate the heat and parents with children prefer to rest in the spring - from mid-April or autumn.
Natalia D .: "At the end of October, the weather was great. In the daytime up to + 33 ° C, at night up to + 29 ° C. We bathed, got tanned. We often walked around the city."
According to tourists, it is pleasant to visit Jordan in November. Late autumn is mild here - without heat, aggressive sun and cold weather. Warm weather is ideal for beach holidays and excursions. The only negative is that it may rain in the northern regions in November.
Reviews of tourists about hotels in Jordan
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There are good 3-5 * hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Jordanian resorts. According to tourists, the level of service in them is high. On the Dead Sea resort visitors are accommodated in one 4 * hotel and four 5 * hotels. There are many more hotels on the Red Sea coast. They are located in Aqaba and the Tala Bay tourist area.
On the first line there are comfortable 5 * hotel complexes. In Jordanian hotels, upon check-in, they take a deposit - about $ 300. Children's clubs are available in all 5 * hotels and most 4 * hotels.
To make your vacation in Jordan a success in 2021, study the reviews of tourists about hotels. They describe the nuances of relaxation that will help you make the right choice.
Anna L.: "In January, 4 people flew for a week for 40,000. We lived in Mina Hotel 3 * with breakfast. For this money, just an excellent hotel and the rest itself." ,
Ninel B.: "The general impression from Intercontinental Hotel Aqaba 5 * is very good. We believe that this is optimal for a city hotel with its own beach."
Sabina Z.: "I liked everything in Swiss Belhotel Aqaba City 4 *, although the beach is far away, every day there is a free bus 2 times."
The same hotel received negative reviews.
Elana K.: "Swiss Belhotel Aqaba City 4 * does not at all pull on the declared stardom. Old and murdered hotel. The food is terrible. The attitude of the staff is the same. The rooms are dirty."
Reviews about beaches and sea in Jordan
According to tourists' reviews for 2019-2020, a vacation in Jordan on the shores of the Dead Sea is suitable for those who want to get medical treatment, live in comfortable conditions and go on excursions in the north of the country. The saltiest body of water on the planet has rocky shores with characteristic salt build-ups.
Each of the local hotels owns an equipped beach. In addition, 10 km from the hotels is the urban beach area of Amman Beach - the most popular municipal beach on the Dead Sea, which is equipped with changing rooms, showers, sun loungers and parasols. A visit to Amman Beach costs 6 JOD for adults and 3 JOD for children.
Anjelik: "To understand what the Dead Sea is, you need to touch it with your hands."
According to tourists, resorts on the Red Sea in Jordan are chosen by families with children and outdoor enthusiasts. Due to the rich underwater world and picturesque coral reefs, diving and snorkeling are developed here.
The water in the Red Sea is very clear, and there are no algae at all. The beaches are covered with sand and pebbles. They have a gentle entrance to the sea and a well-developed infrastructure. Most of the beaches are owned by hotels.
Julia T: "If you like snorkeling, then the choice of South Beach is justified. The sea is clean, beautiful corals and fish."
Oleg Z .: "City Beach is a beach for locals. It's dirty, taking off your shoes is more expensive. Entry into the sea is rocky. There is a lot of garbage floating around."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Jordan
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In Jordan, popular trips to the rocky desert of Wadi Rum, excursions to the archaeological sites of Jerash and Petra, the Mujip Nature Reserve and the hot springs of Hammamat Main.
Many people enjoy pilgrimage tours. Tourists are taken to the place of the baptism of Jesus on the Jordan River and to the ancient city of Madaba mentioned in the Bible. One of the most popular excursions is to Mount Nebo, where, according to legend, the Prophet Moses died and was buried. Interesting bus trips with a Russian-speaking guide to neighboring Israel - Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
The capital of the country - Amman - we recommend to explore it yourself The Roman theater has been preserved in the city center. Theatrical performances are still held in this ancient building. Beautiful views of the streets of Amman open from the ancient citadel of Jebel al-Qalaa. Visit the Royal Automobile Museum, see the ruins of the Temple of Hercules, and drive to the restored complex of ancient stables, residential buildings and warehouses of Kan Zaman, located 12 km from Amman.
To plan your trip to Jordan in 2021, read tourist reviews about excursions.
Marina: "The strongest impressions of the country we got on a tour of Wadi Rum. Everyone is delighted with the colorful sand, dunes, vastness and vastness of the desert." More about the excursion →
Capitolina: "The treasury, the story of the Nabataeans and the Romans, is amazing, like the lost city of Petra itself. It can be compared with Angkor Wat, also mystical and unexpected." More about the excursion →
U3923AV_: "The exposition in the museum is not very large, but quite interesting. It allows you to visually study the history of the royal family using the example of cars."
Reviews of tourists about entertainment
Jordan attracts history, art lovers and pilgrims. Tourists enjoy watching the ancient city of Gadaru, the Ayyubid stone castle in the village of Ajloun and the Greco-Roman ruins of Pella.
Rest in Jordan does not leave indifferent fans of diving. Visibility in the Red Sea reaches 35-40 m. According to tourists, while diving, you can admire picturesque corals, bizarre shells, sea turtles, moray eels and small colorful fish.
There are six dive centers in Aqaba. Dives start at $ 70. Experienced divers are offered exciting wreck diving and exciting underwater safaris.
For outdoor activities, fly over the Jordanian desert in a hot air balloon, horseback riding, and hiking in the mountains. Take your kids to the Amman Zoo and go to Petra.
Valerii53: "The Treasury of Al-Khazneh is a good trip. Canyons, crypts, palaces, an amphitheater are mesmerizing."
Nstarikov: "When climbing mountains, I advise you to really assess your strength and not overdo it. Words cannot describe all the delight from this trip."
Pros and cons of going to Jordan
Most of the tourists who visited Jordan in 2019 and 2020 were satisfied with the trip and would like to return here again.
pros rest and Jordan in 2021, according to tourists:
- Fast flight.
- For Russians - a free visa on arrival for a period of 1 month.
- High level of security.
- Unique historical and religious monuments.
- Interesting excursions.
- Comfortable hotels.
- Warm climate.
- Healing salts and mud of the Dead Sea.
- Great spas.
- Delicious oriental cuisine, dried fruits and sweets.
- Diving.
- Nice beaches.
Anastasia: "We rested in Aqaba. The sea water is like fresh milk, it is a pleasure to swim. I liked the beaches very much. There is sand everywhere, cleanliness."
Minuses:
- Small hotel base.
- Little entertainment for kids.
- Expensive tours, flights, accommodation, food and shopping.
SonyaS: "Prices are inhumane. Not only for cosmetics, but also for other standard tourist purchases: T-shirts, stoles, etc."
The nuances of rest in Jordan and tourist advice
In Jordan, the local currency is the dinars. It is convenient to exchange money at the airport, in cities and hotels. Friday and Saturday are days off in the country, so not all exchange offices are open.
Aruna: "I advise you to learn the Arabic numerals before your trip, because the coins we know well are written in microscopic letters."
For independent travel around the country, we advise you to rent a car. Rent for a day costs about 75 JOD, 20 liters of gasoline - 17 JOD. It is more profitable to rent a car for a long time, then the rental will cost 25-35 JOD per day. The best rental offices are located at the airport. The roads in Jordan are not bad, there are many speed bumps.
The problem of self-driving around the country is in the driving style of local residents. Jordanians calmly drive through red lights, overtake each other from any side and make maneuvers without turning on the turn signals.
As in all Muslim countries, it is forbidden to drink alcohol in public places in Jordan. Spirits and beer are sold in specialty stores.
The Arab country pays a lot of attention to the safety of tourists. In the resorts, you can see police cars patrolling around the hotels. There are often checkpoints on the roads where documents are checked.
In June and at the end of summer, southeastern winds blow over the country, which are called here khamsin... A hot dry wind with sand starts suddenly and lasts for several days.
To avoid poisoning, drink only bottled water. In restaurants, order food that has been cooked. For the same reason, don't buy iced drinks. It can be made from impure water. Ask the waiter to bring the drinks chilled.
The water in the Dead Sea is saturated with salts and irritates the mucous membranes. Wear safety goggles when bathing to prevent accidental splashing in your eyes. Children under five years old cannot swim in this reservoir.
Poisonous jellyfish and fish live in the Gulf of Aqaba. Be careful when diving! In order not to injure your feet on sharp corals, swim in special shoes.
If you are planning a trip to the desert, bring a supply of drinking water and warm clothes. In the desert area of Jordan, there is a large temperature difference - it is cool in the evenings.
