Jordan - one for the ladies
 

...so I see bike hire in Jordan is not going to happen!
:funmeterno:

We are still going, and will be staying in Aqaba most of the time. Does anyone know which beaches are ok to swim at (as two western females) and what is the etiquette around swimwear - we do not want to offend anyone or get harassed! :nono: we are also going to the Dead Sea, can anyone recommend beaches to go to there, as we don't want to pay to go to resort beaches.

Any other tips or advice on Jordan would be much appreciated!

(we are going for a week, flying into Amman and then hiring a car and touring around)

ta!
:Beach:

The side of the Dead Sea is basically one long beach with some bits more attractive and/or accessible than others.

I've floated in it the cheapskate way (stopping the bike and just going in without facilities) as well as the more conventional way at a resort.

I'd recommend a resort for several reasons:
(1) It's really salty - don't touch your eyes by accident - and you will really appreciate having a shower afterwards.
(2) The (busy) road is not that far away so you're more likely to get hassled or stared at away from a resort.
(3) You will also have some shade etc. which means you can stay longer and enjoy the experience.

There's a busy, crowded beach in the middle of Aqaba where the large flag flies. You could probably try there for starters until you find somewhere better.
Stephan

when will you go there?

last week in April