Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NATURE WALKING
The spring, late March to mid-May, is the best time to visit Jordan's excellent nature re-
serves (
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)
. The elusive black iris (Jordan's national flower) blooms and nature
lovers can hike through narrow wadis without fear of flash floods.
JORDAN RALLY
The annual Jordan Rally (
www.jordanrally.com
) is organised by the FIA World Rally
Championship and attracts cheering crowds to the shores of the Dead Sea. The world's
leading rally drivers participate in the 1008km route.
DEAD SEA ULTRA MARATHON
Not just for a few crazed locals, the Dead Sea Ultra Marathon
(
www.deadseamarathon.com
)
attracts athletes and amateurs - all heading below zero. The
50km race begins in Amman at 900m above sea level and ends 400m below the interna-
tional tideline.
May
Still peak tourist season, the country hots up in May and by the end of the month
low-lying areas are toasting. It's also peak season for flowering oleander, making the
wadis pretty in pink.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
On 25 May, Jordanians celebrate their national day with bunting and flags and military
parades in the capital. It's a good excuse for a chat, a water pipe and a mint tea with
friends, and visitors are always made welcome.
HIKING & CAMEL TREKKING
It may be hotting up in Petra and Wadi Rum but May is the perfect time to experience the
desert. With hot days and warm nights, you quickly slip into the rhythm of Bedouin life,
rising early and napping after lunch.
