The Dead Sea, Jordan

The Dead Sea is one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. It is known for being the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth, and the world's richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures that accumulated throughout thousands of years The Dead Sea is 75 kilometers long and from 6 to 16 kilometers wide and it got its name in antiquity due to its uniquely salty water, which kills all marine life. (The salt content is four times that of most world's oceans).

The image of sunset touching distant hills with ribbons of fire across the waters of the Dead Sea brings a sense of unreality to finish a day's visit to this region. You can relax in the gently lapping water where drowning or sinking would be quite a feat as a result to the high salinity! It's the only place in the world where you can recline on the water to read a newspaper. You can have a soothing massage or try the healing powers of minerals from the sea's muddy floor, which will leave you with a baby-soft skin, and if u want a luxurious stay, you can spend the night at one of the most charming and comfortable hotels that look across the sea to the western banks.

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w2go, 2006-10-13 14:44:26