Umm Qays
JordanJO
Town in Irbid, Jordan
Umm Qais, also known as Qays, is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate in the extreme northwest of the country, near Jordan's borders with Israel and Syria. Today, the site is divided into three main areas: the archaeological site (Gadara), the traditional village, and the modern town of Umm Qais.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 32.653, 35.685
- Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- Elevation
- 378 m
Overview of Umm Qays
Umm Qays belongs to Jordan and has the feel of a place. The local offer centres on sports, nature and culture. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Umm Qays
Sports in Umm Qays
(4)Umm Qays's sports entries include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Trail Running and Walking Trails. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Umm Qays. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Umm Qays
(3)The nature shortlist for Umm Qays: Forest, Mountains and Rivers. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Umm Qays. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Umm Qays
(2)Under culture, Umm Qays is tagged with Mines and Religious Sites. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Umm Qays.
Adventure in Umm Qays
(1)Adventure in Umm Qays covers Abseiling. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Umm Qays's own activity tags.
Family in Umm Qays
(1)Under family, Umm Qays is tagged with Aquariums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Umm Qays.
Best time to visit Umm Qays
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Jordan plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Amman on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Umm Qays that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Umm Qays known for?
- Travellers associate Umm Qays with sports, nature and culture. It sits in Jordan.
- What can you do in Umm Qays?
- Umm Qays is tagged with Hiking, Hiking Trails, Trail Running, Walking Trails and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Umm Qays?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Umm Qays located?
- Umm Qays belongs to Jordan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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