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Petra, Spain. Coordinates: 39°36′49.28″N 3°6′46.78″E. Petra ( Catalan pronunciation: [ˈpe.tɾə]) is a town and municipality on the Mediterranean island of Majorca, in the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. "Petra" means "rock" in Latin. Fr Junípero Serra.
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Apr 22, 2024 · Things to Do in Petra, Spain: See Tripadvisor's 1,473 traveler reviews and photos of Petra tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Petra. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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- In Conclusion, Is Petra Worth Visiting?
How to arrive
The easiest way if you are coming from another country is to land in Amman, at Queen Alia International Airport. The distance from Amman to Petra is 330 km, and it will take you about 3 hours via the fastest highway. Although I highly recommend taking the opportunity and considering a slower itinerary with stops at Mount Nebo, the King’s Road, and Karak castle.
When it’s the best time to visit?
Petra’s summers are very warm with temperatures around 30°. While the winters can be very chilly going down to 0°. Also during the winter torrential rains are pretty common and may cause flash floods and landslides. Book your tickets for Spring (late March to May) or Fall (September to early November). The tourists’ peak months are April and October, with over 9000 entries in Petra per day.
Where to stay in Wadi Musa
Did you know? The name of the city nearest to the Petra archaeological site is Wadi Musa. Wadi Musa is a small city of about 7000 inhabitants. Its inhabitants live mainly out of tourism, in fact, there are more than 160 hotels in Wadi Musa! Let’s see the best for your stay in Petra:
Have I already mentioned it? Petra is IMMENSE! Its surface develops on 264 km² of mountains and valleys. The Rose City is 800 meters on the sea level, and its average altitude is around 1000 meters, with its highest summit being Jabal Harun, 1450 meters. Put in another way: in Petra, you will have to hike, a lot! If you are trained and willing to w...
Is Petra safe?
Petra and Jordan in general are very safe even for solo travel. But the archaeological site has almost no barriers and limits. Meaning that even though there is an official trail, you could easily go off the path ending up in dangerous points slipping, falling, etc… Luckily there are a very few fatal accidents (2 have been reported since 2020), but most explorers tend to forget how frail the sandstone is. And also landslides can be frequent in Petra especially during December’s rains.
H*ll YES! It may be touristy, overcrowded and you may have grown tired of all the Treasury pictures you saw. But without a doubt, it is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, and bucket list worthy! Let me know if you agree 😉 Like this post? Pint it! And share it with your travel pal.
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Dec 26, 2022 · Petra is an ancient city full of myths and wonders. A honeycomb labyrinth of archaic marvels covering the ground of over 260 sq km. Well-preserved tombs, temples, and Roman ruins blended with dazzling natural sites and colorful Bedouin culture to create this one-of-a-kind wonder that deserves a top place on your bucket list.
Apr 22, 2024 · Things to Do in Petra, Spain: See Tripadvisor's 1,473 traveller reviews and photos of Petra tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Petra. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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