At a Glance — Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan
| Is Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan Blue Flag certified? | Blue Flag Certified since 2018.0 — FEE-accredited, audited annually for water quality, facilities, safety, and environmental education. |
| What does it cost to enter Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan? | Free No entry fee. |
| When is Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan open? | Marina season runs 1 May to 30 Sep. Best months: April, October. |
| Can visitors access Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan? | Marina Access This is a Blue Flag certified marina. Check with marina management for visitor access and berthing. |
| Does Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan have facilities for disabled visitors? | Accessible Accessible facilities are available for visitors with disabilities. |
| What facilities are at Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan? | Lifeguards Accessible Blue Flag Marina |
| What is the best time to visit Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan? | April, October April, October offer the best conditions. |
| How far is Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan from Aqaba? | Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan is approximately 2.89 km from Aqaba. |
About Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan
"The first phase of the marina includes 186 operational berths, fitting vessels up to 40m long with a draft up to 4 m."
The Blue Flag programme is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is one of the world's most recognised voluntary eco-labels. Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan has held the Blue Flag award since 2018.0, reflecting a long-term commitment to the programme's 33 annual criteria — covering bathing water quality, environmental management, safety and services, and environmental education. The beach is managed by Marina Ayla.
On-site facilities include a beach kiosk, trained lifeguard supervision during the season, and accessible facilities for visitors with disabilities. Entry to Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan is free of charge.
The marina offers state-of-the-art facilities that adhere to international standards, including a fuel dock, golf cart transport, boat master training, underwater cleaning and inspection, internal and external boat cleaning as well as sewage and oil pump out stations. Several peninsula villas will have their own berths while island flat residents are given the choice of available berths on a first come first serve basis
Accessible Marina — Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan
Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan offers accessible facilities for visitors with disabilities, meeting the Blue Flag programme's accessibility criteria. Contact marina management for details on available equipment and assistance.
Verify Blue Flag certificate for Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan → · Official marina website →
What Visitors Say About Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan
Note: The visitor experiences below are drawn from publicly available travel community discussions and visitor feedback. Marina conditions, facilities, and experiences can change over time. Always verify current conditions directly with local marina management before visiting.
What Visitors Love
Honest Drawbacks
Best Time to Visit Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan
Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan sees its best conditions in April, October. The beach season officially runs from 1 May to 30 Sep.
| Month | Crowds | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | High | Busier than off-peak | |
| February | High | Busier than off-peak | |
| March | High | Busier than off-peak | |
| April | Medium | Medium | |
| May | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| June | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| July | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| August | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| September | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| October | Medium | Medium | |
| November | High | Busier than off-peak | |
| December | High | Busier than off-peak |
How to Get to Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan
From Aqaba
Approximately 2.89 km from Aqaba.
At Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan
The storage of boats is permitted in the dry stack, which has a capacity of 118 boats and can fit boats up to 12 m long, the marina operation started in July 2017. The marina offers state-of-the-art facilities that adhere to international standards, including a fuel dock, golf cart transport, boat master training, underwater cleaning and inspection, internal and external boat cleaning as well as sewage and oil pump out stations. Several peninsula villas will have their own berths while island flat residents are given the choice of available berths on a first come first serve basis
As a Blue Flag certified beach, Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan undergoes regular bathing water quality testing throughout the season. The FEE Blue Flag programme requires that test results are displayed at the beach and that all certified beaches meet the EU Bathing Water Directive (or equivalent national standard).
Practical Information — Marina Ayla, Aqaba, Jordan
| Entry Fee | Free — no entry charge. |
| Season | 1 May to 30 Sep |
| Lifeguards | Check with marina management for on-duty schedule. |
| Toilets | Check on arrival. |
| Showers | Check on arrival. |
| Parking | Check local options on arrival. |
| Accessibility | Accessible facilities available. Contact marina management for details. |
| Site Type | Blue Flag certified marina. |
| Coordinates | 29.54634° N, 34.988022° E |
| Managed by | Marina Ayla |
| Certification | Blue Flag (FEE) — awarded since 2018.0 |