Dead Sea
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Not only the lowest spot on earth, but also the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world, the Dead Sea, which joins Israel and Jordan, is legendary as a source of healing, and has become a popular center for health, rehabilitation and beauty treatments.
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  • Michael Y
    3 contributions
    Psoriasis relief
    If you suffer from psoriasis, spend 2 weeks in the sun at the Dead Sea for months of relief. 400 feet below sea level filters out the negative rays of the sun. Combined with the natural bromides coming from the Dead Sea provides non steroidal, natural relief for several months. I come twice a year. Michael Y.
    Visited June 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 18, 2020
  • Barbara R
    Erie, Pennsylvania980 contributions
    Morning at the Dead Sea
    Our tour group of 40 stopped here after many of the group get baptized in the Jordan. It was amazing how warm it was in the beginning of December! Some wore bathing suits and "swam"...... not me. I did roll up my pants legs and wade in it however. The shore wasn't sandy, but instead was a squishy dark grey, slippery surface, resembling mud. A woman in a bathing suit actually was covered with it from head to toe(mud bath). Along the shore were chairs and chaise lounges. Walking to the shore from the bus was fun, with all kinds of places to buy stuff and places to get a drink and something to eat. There were camels sitting in their beautiful garb with their owners.(I've fallen in love with them, by the way)
    Visited December 2019
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 8, 2020
  • Jeffrey S
    4 contributions
    Awesome Sight, But incredibly Hot
    After spending four days in Tel Aviv, we hired a driver to take us to the Dead Sea and then on to Jerusalem. The ride to the Dead Sea took about 90 minutes. The last part of the ride, when you’re descending down to the lowest point on Earth, is a long series of curves, so not for those who get carsick. But for me the approach was really the best part because the view is spectacular. We arranged for day passes at Herod’s resort,l for $105 per person. It was fine but pretty dated and in need of some remodeling. The sand was way too hot to walk on, so we opted to go into the outdoor pool, which contained the salt water from the sea. We were cautioned not to get our heads wet because the water, which is 33% salt, would is bad for the eyes. But we were still able to get the same experience of floating on our backs. It was Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, so none of the shops were open to purchase any of the products. The day pass included admission to the beach and pools and the sauna, lockers, showers and a buffet lunch. The lunch was OK, but it was so hot out that none of the entree choices were very appealing. We stuck to the salads and fresh fruit. We were there about two hours, which in my opinion, was sufficient, before heading to Jerusalem. The cost of the trip was $600 plus tip, which was a lot more than if we had taken public transportation, but since it was Saturday, the buses and trains run infrequently, so it made sense for us. Because Jerusalem pretty much shuts down for the Sabbath, we purposely planned to use that day to travel from Tel Aviv via the Dead Sea.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written September 17, 2023
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Kim G
Pacific Grove, CA3,187 contributions
Dec 2019
Ever changing vistas due to natural lighting, found visiting near sunrise & sunset offered the most breathtaking views, altering the colors of the sea & highlighting the mountains of Jordan along its eastern coast. Located in the Rift Valley, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth. Unable to support life, with the exception of bacteria & one form of algae, it proves to be mineral-rich. Our December journey was comfortably warm, prompting a float in the Dead Sea. Buoyancy in the dense sea, with one of the highest salt contents in the world, provides a unique experience not to be missed. Warning: DO NOT put your face in the water and avoid getting even a drop in your eyes or mouth as the minerals cause extremely unpleasant & painful results. However; do scrape the mineral deposits from the sea's bottom for a salt scrub which would rival any first-rate spa! Stop for a visit at Qumran, Masada & En Gedi along the Dead Sea on the Israel side, or better yet, an overnight visit in Ein Bokek with easy access to the Dead Sea.
Written January 26, 2020
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Winnie C
Palisades Park, NJ521 contributions
Dec 2019
Floating on the Dead Sea was a must do on my list. However, when we got there, the wind was too strong and no one was allowed to get into the water. So, visitors were seen rubbing the mineral mud all over their face and body by the water instead. There were many dead sea products for sale; Restaurants, convenient stands for quick bite and spa/message center. Since we can't 'swim', we decided to go for the mud massage. We definitely made the right choice because being rubbed in with hot mud and wrapped in hot towels were so relaxing. Just be sure to ask for 45 minutes instead of 35 minutes. It's just too good not to for maximum time.
Written March 8, 2020
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TravelDonCA
Tehachapi, CA217 contributions
Sep 2019
I have wanted to float in the Dead Sea since I was a little kid. We walked to the beach and entered the water and walked out. Then, life your feet and gently lay back. You basically stay on top of the water. It was eerie because there are a lot of people floating about but there is very little noise because nobody is playing in the water. Why? Because, if you get the water in your eyes you will be very unhappy. The water burns any cuts or scrapes you may have. Also, it tastes terrible. The bottom is covered with salt crystals which you can scoop up with your feet. Don’t put you head under the water!
Written January 3, 2020
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YSPrasad
Visakhapatnam, India36 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Bein Harim travel agency TLV one day tour to Masada and Dead Sea is simply fantastic.Thousands were seen floating in the Dead Sea which is a life experience.
But the shops sell the Mud and mineral products at exorbitant rates . Don’t be lured by their marketing techniques
Written September 25, 2022
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Christopher S
Fort Collins, CO72 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Floating in the dead sea is truely amazing. It's so weird standing straight up in the water without sinking! The Kahlia beach access was good in the sense that they have facilities and a restaurant but it's a little dirty. It's so sad that the dead sea will be gone on about 20 years and you can literally see it dying.
Written July 2, 2022
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bfindysz
Jerusalem District, Israel655 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
On a cloudy, cold day in Jerusalem we drove down to see how winter was doing at the Dead Sea shoreline. Heard there were a lot of wildflowers in fields near the settlement of Ovnat not far from Kaliya. Found lots of cars and hikers there. Parked our car and followed those on foot. Through stands of date palm trees. Finally found some carpets of delicate flowers in purple, yellow, white and red. It was a beautiful day to be out and around in a place that is usually so hot and inhospitable. Worth trying to see these flowers in mid-february. Probably more vivid than a month later.
Written March 8, 2020
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Anna Koust
Athens, Greece114 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It was a sunny day , even in winter, so we enjoyed swimming in the Dead Sea (location a bit further, south, from Masada, where big hotels are).We enjoyed a lot the experience. We could float...In the bottom of the sea were tonnes of salt...Caution not to put your eyes in the water..
Written January 31, 2020
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Busylady21
West Allis, WI170 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This was a once in a lifetime experience. The location we chose had a ramp and railings to guide you safely to the water. Their was a structure built to provide shade while you floated. Their was a shower to rinse of the salt and a spot to rinse feet and shoes. We visited in the middle of June - air temperature was 115 F. water temperature was about 90F. Just trying to walk in the water gave the sensation of bouncing.
Written July 20, 2023
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Natalie R
Rochdale, UK126 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Oh, this place is stunning!!!

We went here after visiting Masada, and we were blown away by the views and the water itself.

There is no mud here like on some of the other beaches, however if you go to the Hotel area right in the south, there are shops you can buy mud packs from and cover yourself before taking an exfoliating swim!

The temperatures were extremely high when we went, and we had jelly shoes on which were amazing considering not only how hot the sea was, but also how hard the salt was!

This is a magical place to be, and I can not begin to describe the feeling of floating in the sea - you have to concentrate to put your feet back on a the bed!
Written July 31, 2023
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Ariela N
Tel Aviv, Israel120 contributions
Sep 2022
Floating in the Dead Sea is a great and unique experience, and it is a MUST if you are in the area BUT there is another MUST experience in the area that only an experienced travel guide can take you - The SINKHOLES.
I took the sunrise tour - 3-4 hours in the most fascinating area of the dead sea.
We entered 4 different sweet water sinkholes, covered ourselves with mad, water slide to the salty waters of the dead sea and took many amazing photos.
Written October 9, 2022
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