Mövenpick Tala Bay

Top choice in Jordan


This large resort feels like a small village with its landscaped grounds and many accommodation blocks all painted in dark chocolate shades. Rooms and service are of a uniformly good quality, there's a variety of restaurants and water-sports options plus a dive shop. Particularly family-friendly, with lots of children's activities, a kids' club and plenty of safe sand and water.


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2. Underwater Observatory Marine Park

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4. Aqaba Heritage Museum

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6. Arab Revolt Flagpole

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7. Aqaba Museum

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8. Aqaba Fort

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