A vacation at the Dead Sea is always a special experience. Be it a romantic or family vacation, or just a getaway from your everyday routine, you are always ensured of a pleasurable time. Most of the hotels in the Dead Sea area offer a beach adjacent to the hotel or a short walk away, an excellent spa and a breathtaking view that is unparalleled by any other site in the world.
The geological wonder of the Dead Sea is a must-do activity. - the sea where you can't sink. The warm, sunny climate makes it an ideal destination for sun lovers in the fall/winter months. This inland lake is more than 400 meters below sea level and is part of the Great Rift Valley. The Dead Sea has an a number of tributaries running into it, but surprisingly no water routes exit this lake, resulting in the incredibly high salt content of the water - evaporation being the only water outlet. This causes the amazing buoyancy of the water. Taking a float (you can't sink and it’s amazingly hard to swim) in the water is the major highlight here.
Apart from the fun and novelty of the Dead Sea, thousands of tourists flock to the Dead Sea for its therapeutic properties. Known as a popular spa even before Roman times, the Dead Sea has attracted spa-lovers world-wide.
Today, scientific evidence has shown that the Dead Sea can help treat a host of common illnesses. Evidence shows that the Dead Sea contains 33 per cent salt and a wealth of magnesium, calcium, potassium and other minerals. The combination of these minerals, sun and relaxation are thought to cause the remarkable therapeutic effects.
Researchers have found that those patients with psoriasis who bathed for an hour a day in the Dead Sea improved by 88 per cent. The water is also said to be effective in treating allergies, heart & lung diseases and helps relieve arthritis. The health benefits of the Dead Sea have become widely recognized by the health services in a number of counties.
Once you’ve arrived at the Dead Sea more than the bathing awaits you. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, jeep trips or organized tours the options are endless. Here are a few of most well know ones:
1. Masada
2. Ein Gedi Nature reserve
3. Ein Gedi Botanical gardens
4. Qumran
5. Ein Bokek