Dead Sea Jordan Holidays
Dead Sea
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The lowest point on earth — float effortlessly in the world's saltiest sea, coat yourself in mineral-rich black mud and relax at a luxury spa resort on the shore
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Flight Time
5h from UK (direct to Amman)
Best Time
October to April (cooler temperatures)
Country
Jordan
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Dead Sea Holiday Guide
The Dead Sea is one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders — the lowest point on earth, where floating is effortless and the mineral-rich black mud has therapeutic properties used for millennia. The luxury spa resorts on the Jordanian shore are among the finest in the Middle East.
Wadi Mujib canyon and Mount Nebo are excellent nearby excursions. The Dead Sea is just 1 hour from Amman and 2 hours from Petra.
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Average Temperatures
Jan
20°C
Feb
22°C
Mar
26°C
Apr
31°C
May
36°C
Jun
40°C
Jul
41°C
Aug
41°C
Sep
38°C
Oct
33°C
Nov
27°C
Dec
21°C
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Call 01282 960 460Top 8 Things To Do in Dead Sea
The floating experience, mineral mud therapy and luxury spa resorts that make the Dead Sea one of the most extraordinary and indulgent destinations in the world.
Floating in the Dead Sea
Floating in the Dead Sea is one of the most extraordinary physical experiences in the world — the water is so dense with salt (approximately 34% salinity, ten times saltier than the ocean) that the human body floats effortlessly without any effort. The sensation of lying back in the water and floating without sinking is completely unlike any other swimming experience. Reading a newspaper while floating is the classic photograph.
Mineral Mud Therapy
The black mineral mud of the Dead Sea has been used for therapeutic purposes for over 2,000 years — rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium and bromide, the mud is believed to have extraordinary benefits for skin conditions, joint pain and general wellbeing. Coating yourself in the black mud and letting it dry in the sun before washing it off in the sea is a quintessential Dead Sea experience.
Luxury Spa Resorts
The Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea has some of the finest luxury spa resorts in the Middle East — the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, the Marriott Dead Sea Resort and the Mövenpick Resort & Spa are all exceptional. The resorts have private beach access, world-class spa facilities using Dead Sea minerals, multiple restaurants and extraordinary views of the sea and the Israeli hills beyond.
Therapeutic Properties
The Dead Sea has extraordinary therapeutic properties — the high mineral content of the water and mud, the low UV radiation (the thick atmosphere at 430m below sea level filters UV rays), the high oxygen content and the bromine-rich air all contribute to a uniquely therapeutic environment. The Dead Sea has been a destination for health tourism since the time of Herod the Great.
Wadi Mujib
Wadi Mujib is a spectacular canyon nature reserve on the Dead Sea shore — a dramatic gorge carved by the Mujib River through the desert mountains, with a series of hiking trails through the canyon including the famous Siq Trail (a wade through the river gorge). The canyon is one of the most dramatic natural landscapes in Jordan and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Mount Nebo
Mount Nebo, just 30 minutes from the Dead Sea, is one of the most sacred sites in the Middle East — the mountain from which Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land before his death. The summit has a Byzantine church with extraordinary mosaic floors and panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and, on clear days, Jerusalem.
Baptism Site
Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Al-Maghtas) is the site where Jesus is believed to have been baptised by John the Baptist — a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 45 minutes from the Dead Sea. The site has Byzantine and Roman churches, ancient baptism pools and a peaceful, sacred atmosphere. It is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in the world.
Practical Tips
The Dead Sea is best visited in the cooler months (October to April) — summer temperatures regularly exceed 40°C. Do not shave or wax before entering the water as the salt is extremely painful on broken skin. Do not get the water in your eyes. Rinse thoroughly after floating. The luxury resorts provide towels, showers and mud stations on their private beaches.
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