The Dead Sea

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The Dead Sea is one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. It is the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth, and the world’s richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures that accumulated throughout thousands of years.

 In addition to its unique climatic and natural health curing properties, the entire Dead Sea landscape is dotted with ruins of magnificent palaces, strongholds, synagogues, monasteries and mosques. 

The Dead Sea lies more than 400 m below sea level, and spreads out to a length of 55 kms and the widest area is 18 kms wide, in the Jordan valley. It lies south-east of Amman the modern and ancient capital of Jordan.

 You have to take 30 minutes drive from Amman through the most marvellous landscape. As you reach, will see a stone marked “Sea Level”; and then the descend begins.

The Dead Sea has a salt content of 31.5%, approximately 8.6 times higher than the other sea. Therefore, there is no living organism, a kind of fish or moss, which can live in this lake. This is why often referred to as the "Dead Sea". 

Because of the high salt content so we can easily float on water. Marine mud has its own benefits for women, especially for the skin. In addition to the salt content is extremely high, the Dead Sea water also contains potassium, magnesium, and bromium, maybe that's why the Dead Sea mud is considered to be highly efficacious. 

The Dead Sea area is home to numerous world-class resorts such as the Kempinski, Mövenpick and Marriott. In addition, there are water parks, a public beach and international restaurants.