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Dead Sea Delights

The Dead Sea gives the term ‘going overboard on the seasoning’ a whole new meaning. At 400 metres (1,300 feet) below sea level, this is one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth. It is also an undisputed natural wonder – a place to cure physical ailments, and the setting for all those naff photos of floating pasty tourists reading the newspaper. ... Read more »

After the compulsory bob in the water, visit Mujib Nature Reserve and explore Kerak and Madaba Mountain. There are also hiking tracks in and around Ein Gedi National Park that are worth checking out. Alternatively, you can settle in for a mud bath at one of the popular spas, or plaster yourself in the pungent waterfront mud for a mineral-rich free one.

DEAD SEA’S TOP 10

10. Attraktzia This amusement park features water slides, wave pools and natural mineral mud-bathing areas.	5. Qumran Caves Where the famed Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Explore all 11 caves, if you’re up for it.
9. Ein Gedi Spa Access to the Dead Sea on a private beach, plus the chance to experience some genuine natural treatments.	4. Mineral Beach One of the top places to float, Mineral Beach also boasts a mud bath, hot springs and a freshwater pool.
8. The Masada Museum A smaller museum with an innovative design. Get an audio guide and don’t sneak any snaps.	3. Ein Gedi Nature Reserve Explore 6,000 acres of natural landscape. Well, part of it anyway.
7. Herod’s Northern Palace The highlight of Masada, this site is all that remains of infamous King Herod’s three-tiered palace.	2. Dead Sea Cover up your cuts and don’t attempt the breaststroke for the optimum Dead Sea experience.
6. Nachal David Stream If it’s not the middle of summer, it’s well worth the short hike to get here.	1. Masada This mountaintop fortress has had a tough life, but its presence is truly magnificent.

DEAD SEA EVENTS

The Dead Sea Ultra Marathon is the city’s most famous (and gruelling) event, running in April each year to raise money for the Society for Care of Neurological Patients.

July brings Jerusalem (a 40-minute drive away) to life with the Jerusalem Film Festival.Local and international films are featured.

Proud Parade marches its way through neighbouring Jerusalem in July in celebration of the LGBT community in the area.

The Nataraj Festival parties into the bigger cities in November for three days of dance, music, parties and meditation.

WHEN TO GO

The Dead Sea offers sunny skies and a dry climate year round. There is hardly any rain and an average temperature of 32 to 39°C (90-104ºF) in summer.
Winter temperatures fall to 20-23°C (68-73ºF), but the water stays nice and warm!
In winter and spring the chance of floods increase, so pay attention to the weather and look out for flood warnings.

GETTING AROUND

If you’re staying centrally you’ll find it easy to walk to most beaches and places of interest. Walking is really the only way to fully explore the mountains and national parks.
If you want to travel farther up the coast, you’ll need to either organise a bus or hire a car. You’ll easily do so from your hotel.
Taxis are readily available and a convenient way to get around.

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