Let yourself float
At 34.2% salinity, the Dead Sea’s density of 1.24 g/mL makes it physically impossible to sink. No swimming skill required. Recommended immersion: 15 to 20 minutes.
discover floatingWhere water heals
Every session is documented in balneotherapy and dermatology literature. 26+ minerals at concentrations that exceed ocean water by factors of 15 to 50.
DiscoverLowest place on earth
Masada. Qumran. Ein Gedi. Mount Sodom. The Dead Sea Scrolls. Five thousand years of continuous human civilization compressed into one basin.
DiscoverWhat brings you to the Dead Sea?
VISIT THE ISRAELI SIDE
Masada. Qumran. Ein Gedi. Mount Sodom. 5,000 years of continuous human civilisation.
EXPLORE ISRAEL SIDE OF THE DEAD SEA
VISIT THE JORDAN SIDE
Luxury Hotels, historical sites and more
DISCOVER JORDAN SIDE OF THE DEAD SEA
LEARN ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF THE DEAD SEA
Dead Sea Salt, Mud, Minerals, learn about benefits and availability
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HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE DEAD SEA?
Dead sea information, Safety and many more answers about top questions
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ALL GUIDES AND RESEARCH
COMPLETE GUIDE What Is the Dead Sea? The Complete Guide to the World's Most Extraordinary Body of Water
At 439 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest exposed land surface on Earth. Its salinity reaches 34.2%, nearly ten times that of the ocean, producing a density of 1.24 g/mL that makes it physically impossible to sink. Our most comprehensive guide to everything before you visit.
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GEOLOGY Mount Sodom: A Mountain Made Entirely of Salt
Rising 250 meters above the southern Dead Sea shore, Mount Sodom is a halite diapir composed almost entirely of crystalline salt. One of the few such formations accessible to visitors anywhere on Earth.
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SCIENCE Is There Life in the Dead Sea? What Science Has Found
No fish. No seaweed. Yet under certain conditions, halophilic archaea and the microalga Dunaliella emerge in concentrations visible from the shore as a reddish bloom — one of Earth's most extreme living systems.
READ THE SCIENCE26+ minerals. One sea.
At 439 meters below sea level, Dead Sea water concentrates minerals at ratios exceeding ocean water by factors of 15 to 50. Four decades of peer-reviewed research document their effects.
Cellular energy & skin barrier repair
up to 35× oceanFluid balance & deep hydration
20× oceanBarrier strength & cell wall fortification
45× oceanSoothing effect
75-85× oceanDeep pore cleanse & detoxification
High conc.Psoriasis, eczema & dermatitis relief documented in clinical trials
ProvenRheumatic & arthritic pain reduction through mineral absorption
EffectiveHigh barometric pressure & low allergen air improve breathing
NaturalBromine-rich atmosphere promotes deep calm & nervous system recovery
UniqueFiltered UVB at lowest elevation enables safer therapeutic sun exposure
–439mMineral-rich black mud for deep pore cleansing & skin nourishment
BestsellerExfoliating Dead Sea salt crystals blended with essential oils
PopularConcentrated mineral serums for anti-ageing & hydration therapy
PremiumTherapeutic soaking salts that recreate Dead Sea mineral bathing
ClassicMoisturising creams enriched with Dead Sea minerals & botanical extracts
EssentialPlan Your Time at the Dead Sea
Plan Your Time at the Dead Sea
"The water that bears no life has borne the weight of healing for four thousand years."
The Dead Sea, as seen by the world
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Subiendo a las alturas los adelantas, pero cuanto más subas más Pequeño te verán los Envidiosos. El que Vuela más alto es el más Odiado.(Jordania)👳🇪🇭🐫 #Jordania #petra #jordan #wadirum #amman #deadsea #aqaba #aroundtheworld
بفضل الله تعالى .
من اعمالنا ، تصميم شاليه خاص في منطقة البحر الميت - الأردن ، للسيد ناصر فيكتور المحترم .
One of our projects: designing a chalet in the Dead Sea area - Jordan, for Mr. Nasser Victor.
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🌊 You can literally FLOAT without trying in this sea! 🤯
📍 The Dead Sea is one of the most fascinating places on Earth. Its extremely high salt content makes it nearly impossible to sink, creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors! 🧂🌍
✨ Did you know? 📖 People often read books while floating 🧂 It’s about 10 times saltier than most oceans 🌎 It sits at the lowest land elevation on Earth 💧 No fish can survive in its waters 🏖️ Its mineral-rich mud is famous worldwide
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The last station of Taglit
The R/V Taglit is a 23-meter, 60-ton research vessel used extensively for multi-beam sonar mapping surveys in the Dead Sea. Due to drastic water recession and changing shorelines, the vessel was unfortunately stranded along the shoreline in early 2026
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Untitled / Dead Sea, Jordan. 2025.
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Inspired by feathers, designed to leave a lasting impression 🦢!
🌊 Marea Moartă – una dintre cele mai unice experiențe din lume
Aici nu trebuie să înoți.
Datorită concentrației ridicate de sare, corpul plutește în mod natural la suprafața apei.
Relaxează-te, bucură-te de peisaj și descoperă cel mai jos punct de pe Pământ.
📍 Marea Moartă, Iordania
✨ O experiență pe care trebuie să o încerci măcar o dată în viață.
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