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The Dead Sea
Does ‘The Dead Sea’ sound creepy? It
is called the Dead Sea because nothing
lives in it. There's no
seaweed or plants in or around the water. There are no fish or any kind of
swimming, squirming creatures living in or near the water. As a matter of fact,
what you'll see on the shores of the sea is white crystals of salt covering
everything.
Located at the Eastern Coast of Jordan, The Dead Sea is one of the spectacular
natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. The views will not
disappoint the frequent traveler of beach oriented destinations. Don’t forget to
include The Dead Sea in your itinerary to experience the sensation of floating
like a rubber tube. Because the salt content is four times more compared to most
of the world's oceans, you can float in the Dead Sea without even trying, which
makes swimming there a truly unique experience which is not to be missed. The
moment you enter the water, your body naturally floats to the top. The water is
so calm that it makes your skin tingle and you feel so refreshed.
This is the only place in the world where you can recline on the water and read
a newspaper. Therefore, a few rules you need to follow before you step into the
water: only float on your back, and do not swim normally as the legs would float
better than usual and the head will be submerged. Furthermore, the salt
concentration in the water is so high that it would cause great pain if it comes
in contact with the eyes, and could possibly cause greater panic.
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth in any land mass which is 417 meters
below sea level, to be exact, and the world's richest source of natural salts.
The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the hot and soothing super-salty sea
water. The quantity of water that evaporates from it is greater than the water
that flows into it, making the Dead Sea the highest concentration of salt in the
world, which is approximately 340 grams per liter of water. The water is too
salty that it would be a bad idea for one to even try and take a sip. That same
salt, on the other hand, provides tremendous relief to many ailing visitors who
come here on a regular basis to benefit from its healing properties. All these
and more make the Dead Sea fascinating, different and interesting.
Some people call The Dead Sea ‘The Lowest Spa in the World’. The composition of
the salts and minerals in the water is what makes it so unique and beneficial
for the body. The sea bed has deposits of black mud that is easy to spread on
the body and provides the skin with nourishing minerals, which seems to be
endless in supply. And there, you can see green colored people walking around
the beach. It is fun to watch them turn colors, from green to dark mud color.
After slathering the black mud onto your body, you can instantly feel the
difference - the skin is noticeably smoother than before. Try rubbing it all
over your body and wait for it to dry before washing it off, even though you may
look like an alien walking around with only the whites of your teeth and eyes
showing. The bromide in the air is also beneficial to the system, thus making
the Dead Sea all-round provider for good health and healing.
For any holiday makers who are planning ahead to The Dead Sea, there are a few
choices of accommodation range from luxury to budget stay to suit your needs.
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