The Dead Sea is one of the world’s most curious phenomenon. Located 420 meters below sea level, it’s the lowest dry land on Earth. The salinity level, at 30% is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean. This salty lake that is bordered between Israel and Jordan is a contender for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Journey Down the Dead Sea
Naturally, it’s on my list of gotta go to while I’m in Israel or Jordan as I’m visiting both countries. Since my friend in Jerusalem offered to take me, I went to Dead Sea in Israel. Masada and Ein Gedi are the two most suggested places to go to the Dead Sea when I was planning, but because it’s really far from Jerusalem, and we were only doing a day trip, we went to Kalia beach, about half and hour drive from Jerusalem center.
Kalia Beach Resort
Due to the high salinity of the Dead Sea, it makes anyone float effortlessly. I tried to sink (of course) but it just flips you over! So how salty is it? Like I told my sisters, it’s saltier than if you put a spoonful of salt in your mouth. I tasted it (of course!). I dabbed a drop on my tongue and it stung. You won’t even associate the sensation with saltiness, more like something cutting your tongue!
Ladies be forewarned (I was), so you’re going the beach and parade in your bikini, so you may naturally decide to shave your legs and various areas, think again. I had a small cut in my fingers and it stung! I can only imagine what it will feel like with million of mini cuts. And I guess, needless to say, do not dip your face into the water. But for some reason, my friend did, and was crying for a long time.
I didn’t know that there’s a standard touristic photo of reading a book while floating the dead sea, sayang. So I only had this photo.
float the dead sea
And this. It is believed that the mud in the dead sea has therapeutic benefits. So everyone is busy covering themselves. You dig the mud from the sea floor. It’s actually difficult to come out of the water because of the soft mud. Anyway, you’ll manage. :)
dead sea mud spa
I saw some of the photos of Dead Sea with beautiful salt crystal formation. I promised to go back to Jordan so I’ll visit that side of the Dea Sea. They don’t have it in the side of Israel, but they do have this — land mines. :)
beware of land mines
Treat yourself to a Dead Sea experience – it will make you feel alive! – popular quote in the dead sea
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The high salinity is due to the rapid evaporation rate. The Red Sea is I think the second most salty… This has to be taken into consideration when bringing ships from the Indian Ocean, or through Suez. Top heavy boats are not stable and if sufficient ballast cannot be added they could capsize.
According to Wikipedia there are similar salty lakes in Djibuti and Antartica, but it’s an interesting info about the ship. :)
i’m jealous. wish i had a shot of myself in a bikini covered with mud when i was way younger :-(
You’re really living your dream, Lil. Way to go! Enjoy and stay safe. Keep off the mines.
Thanks! I will keep safe. :)
Such an awesome experience that I want to have myself!!! Love the pics!
You definitely should! It’s really a great experience.
love the Dead Sea Mud Spa pic! i can’t wait to tick this off my bucket list as well, Keep safe always Lilliane :)
Thanks girl. I know you’ll get there soon :)
this is on my bucketlist! Looks awesome!
I am heading to Jordan from on November and I know the weather will be colder.
Thanks for the heads up. Your blog is worth an info. cheers
Hey ms. wanderlass! i wanna experience floating in the Dead see too! (since i dont know how to swim, this will be the only see in the world that i get to foat ayt?). anyway you can direct me on how to get a jordan tourist visa from Pinas?
Thank you in advance!