Not far from Jerusalem is one of the most unique natural reservoirs of our planet - the Dead Sea. The rivers Jordan, Arnon and Zarka flow into it. In turn, the Dead Sea has no outlet to the ocean.
This unusual body of water is located 400 meters below the level of the World Ocean and is considered the lowest place on our planet. They say that going to Jerusalem, you need to climb to this city, and you have to go down to the Dead Sea.
The area of the reservoir is about 1000 square kilometers with a length of 80 kilometers and a width of 17 kilometers. The minimum depth is about 400 meters.
Dead SeaWater rich in minerals and various organic elements, low air humidity, unusual ultraviolet radiation - this wonderful combination of natural conditions attracts thousands of tourists to the Dead Sea coast every year. Tourists from many countries of the world come here to visit the famous thermal springs and therapeutic mud.
Natural healing mud from the shores of the Dead Sea is unusually rich in salts and minerals. It is successfully used not only in cosmetology, but also in the treatment of various skin diseases.
Studies have shown that the air in the Dead Sea zone is enriched with bromine and magnesium salts, it also contains 6% more oxygen than the air of any other area on the planet. Dry sea air is especially useful for people suffering from diseases of the respiratory system. In addition, bromine salts, in combination with magnesium, have a calming effect on the human nervous system.
Another characteristic feature of the water from this reservoir is the rather high pH value of 9 units. The high density of water in the sea is due to its increased salinity, due to which there is an effect of "pushing" the body out of the water during swimming. Thus, a person in the water feels “unsinkable”. On the surface of the Dead Sea, you can freely lie on your back, enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Simple bathing produces a hydrotherapeutic effect on the human body, which in its effects is equivalent to exercise with the use of special technical devices. It should also be remembered that the duration of one bathing session should not exceed 20 minutes, while two such sessions will be enough.
There are also special pools with warm sea water on the shore, where everyone can also undergo hydrotherapy procedures. Not far from the pools there are curative mud tanks and pools filled with thermal water from underground reservoirs.
Hydrogen sulfide baths are very popular among vacationers. Everyone can use awnings and beach chairs, visit various SPA procedures, have a snack in a cafe or restaurant. For those who come to the sea with their families, there are special children's pools.
There are also shops on the coast, where you can buy any cosmetic products made on the basis of the unique healing mud from the Dead Sea. Tourists who come to the sea will find numerous hotels, including five-star ones. A lot of entertainment awaits vacationers here: sports games, excursions and all kinds of walks, various cultural events.
Due to the unique natural conditions of the region, the Dead Sea is one of the most popular health resorts in the world. Not only spa salons are located here, but also numerous medical institutions. These clinics offer treatment of diseases using natural healing mud, air, sun and water. Everyone here is invited to undergo procedures using unique natural ingredients provided by the nature of the Dead Sea.