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.
DISCOVER WELLNESSLowest place on earth
Masada. Qumran. Ein Gedi. Mount Sodom. The Dead Sea Scrolls. Five thousand years of continuous human civilisation compressed into one basin.
DISCOVER THE REGIONWhat brings you to the Dead Sea?
Short Trip
Ein Bokek, Kalia, Amman Beach. Free and paid access. Mud stations and float zones on both shores.
PLAN A DAY TRIP
Hotel Stay
Resort hotels with private Dead Sea access on both shores. Israel and Jordan options rated and compared.
FIND HOTELS
Knowledge
Mineral science. Geology. Clinical research. 4,000 years of documented therapeutic history, explained.
EXPLORE KNOWLEDGE
Explore
Masada. Qumran. Ein Gedi. Mount Sodom. 5,000 years of continuous human civilisation.
DISCOVER ATTRACTIONSDiscover the Dead Sea
ALL GUIDES AND RESEARCH
COMPLETE GUIDE What Is the Dead Sea? The Complete Guide to the World's Most Extraordinary Body of Water
At 430 metres 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 metres 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 430 metres 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
36× oceanFluid balance & deep hydration
20× oceanBarrier strength & cell wall fortification
15× oceanNervous system relaxation & sedation
50× 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
–430mMineral-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
"The water that bears no life has borne the weight of healing for four thousand years."
The Dead Sea, as seen by the world
From the community
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In Hebrew, the Dead Sea is called the Salt Sea.. and for a good reason… 😉
📸 : @netanelschlesinger
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How can something "dead" be so beautiful?
Thanks to @orbenyehuda for this stunning image.
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One of Israel`s greatest treasures..
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Glamping is the best (or at least the most comfortable…) way to experience nature..
@kalia_glamping
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There’s something about travelling to The Dead Sea that makes you feel as though you’re in another world…
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This courtyard surrounded by rows of columns, is part of the remains of the Northern Palace - one of Herod’s most lavish palace-fortresses built on the hilltop on the north side of Masada. 📸 : Avishag Eylon
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Gallery – 430 (Gallery Minus 430) @galleryminus430 brought Israeli and foreign artists, to promote awareness of the issues facing the Dead Sea.
📸 : @nitzangeffen @theyellow
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En Prat Nature Reserve – or En Mabo’a is a desert canyon with an ancient drinking water spring.
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Sometimes you have to take a walk on the wild side…
The wild side of nature… 😉 #vibewellness
📸 : @oktlv @vibeisrael @fitmencook
There’s nothing like the Dead Sea. Who would you like to share it with?
Thanks @katerinandyinon for sharing your experience with us...
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A ride between the mountain and the sea, away from people and away from the road. Just you, the bike, and the Dead Sea.
📸: @DEADSEABIKE
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Seeing things from above can be glorious...
Thank you @zeev_katz for this amazing picture!
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