Dead Sea
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.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Kim G
Pacific Grove, CA3,750 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 26 January 2020
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Winnie C
Palisades Park, NJ534 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 8 March 2020
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TravelDonCA
Tehachapi, CA213 contributions
Sept 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 3 January 2020
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YSPrasad
Visakhapatnam, India35 contributions
Sept 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
But the shops sell the Mud and mineral products at exorbitant rates . Don’t be lured by their marketing techniques
Written 25 September 2022
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Christopher S
Fort Collins, CO123 contributions
July 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 2 July 2022
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bfindysz
Jerusalem District, Israel630 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 8 March 2020
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Anna Koust
Athens, Greece126 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 31 January 2020
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Busylady21
West Allis, WI162 contributions
June 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 20 July 2023
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Joe Kemchi
Tel Aviv, Israel276 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The Dead Sea is a fantastic experience.
From our experience, we recommend a day trip rather than staying at one of the hotels.
There are several organized beaches with reasonable facilities. Most of these are located on the northern side of the Dead Sea and are about a half hour drive from Jerusalem.
Alternatively, most of the hotels, especially those in Ein Bokek, are overpriced and offer a disappointing experience.
From our experience, we recommend a day trip rather than staying at one of the hotels.
There are several organized beaches with reasonable facilities. Most of these are located on the northern side of the Dead Sea and are about a half hour drive from Jerusalem.
Alternatively, most of the hotels, especially those in Ein Bokek, are overpriced and offer a disappointing experience.
Written 26 April 2024
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Natalie Callahan
Rochdale, UK143 contributions
July 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!
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 31 July 2023
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Hello,
I am a solo female traveller, and planning to go to Dead Sea (just for few hours).
My question is, is there any spot I can leave my stuffs? Like lockers?
I mean, I am alone, and cannot take all my stuffs into the water. Is there any spot I can leave my valuables?
Thank you in advance!!
Written 20 September 2023
We bought a day pass at the Herod resort, and there were lockers to store our stuff. I don’t know if the public beaches have them to rent.
Written 21 September 2023
Порекомендуйте, пожалуйста, отель на мёртвом море с действительно хорошим пляжем. Спасибо
Written 23 February 2020
Здравствуйте! Я там был один день без заселения в отель. К сожалению, не подскажу варианты
Written 10 March 2020
is the water cold in january?
Written 21 October 2019
Is not possible in october water is on 34 degree and in january is not so warm but just ad in Italy in august
Written 24 October 2019
Even in the winter time there is end of January is it possible to go to the Dead Sea?
Written 21 October 2019
Yes, you can go into the Dead sea in January as it is not too cold.
Written 22 October 2019
Hello,
Is 1-2 hours enough at Kalia Beach? Are there any restaurant at the beach?
Thank you
Written 21 April 2019
Two hours should be plenty of time. While floating in the Dead Sea is a life-experience, about about 20 minutes, you're definitely ready to get out. And locals will actually caution you that you don't want to stay in for longer than 25-ish minutes just due the high salt content. There are restuarants in the area, but most are associated with the hotels and frankly, are not very good. If you have flexible plans, I would recommend spending your 1-2 hours doing your float and then travel elsewhere (more populous area) for your meal.
Have fun!!
Written 22 April 2019
Is the free beach open? We want to go for a quick stop and don't want to pay just to see and touch the water.
Written 4 January 2019
It is open, we had a bath even. It‘s actually quite warm currently.
Written 18 January 2019
Hello. Maybe someone can help me. I want to know how can I get from Tel aviv to the Dead sea with a public bus? We would like to get there on friday or saturday.
Written 7 November 2018
Ciao, devo partire i primi di settembre in Giordania. Una delle tappe sarà il Mar Morto, dove è possibile far e i fanghi?
Written 14 July 2018
Fossi in lei mi rivolgerei a una guida turistica, sicuramente saprà indicarle il luogo migliore dove farli.
Written 24 July 2018
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