Dana, Jordan

Dana
Dana village
Dana Location in Jordan
Coordinates: 30°39′N 35°36′E / 30.65°N 35.6°E / 30.65; 35.6
Country	Jordan
Governorate	Tafilah Governorate
Dana Village

Dana (ضانا) is a small village near the city of Tafilah, in central-western Jordan. It is situated on the edge of a large natural gorge, Wadi Dana and enjoys spectacular view over Wadi Araba.

Dana is about 500 years old village. The only Jordanian village that preserves the 19th century villages of Jordan. It hosts one of Jordan's premier nature reserves and eco-tourism facilities named Dana nature reserve.

Dana is home to several hotels including the RSCN's Guest House, the Tower Hotel, and a hotel run by and for the benefit of the local community known simply as the Dana Hotel http://www.danahotel.org/.

External links

Dana Hotel: http://www.danahotel.org/ Dana and Qadisiyah Local community cooperative:http://www.danahotel.web.jo

A street in the village

Coordinates: 30°39′N 35°36′E / 30.65°N 35.6°E / 30.65; 35.6