Floating in the Dead Sea

One of the most fascinating experiences for travelers to Jordan is floating and relaxing on the Dead Sea while reading a newspaper or magazine. The Dead Sea is a salt lake in south-western Asia lying between Israel and Jordan, including sections in the West Bank. The Dead Sea has the lowest elevation on land and the lowest water body on Earth. Its water is almost ten times saltier than average ocean water.

The lake is milky blue and nearly devoid of life. The extreme salinity of the Dead Sea waters makes sinking nearly impossible. Because to the presence of crystalline sodium chloride, the rocks and sand at the water's edge here sparkle. Visitors flock to this area, amidst the highlands of Judea and the Jordan Mountains, to float and experience the Dead Sea's medicinal effects. People often apply the Dead Sea mud mask to their bodies before sunbathing to allow their bodies to absorb the hyaluronic acid and other minerals found in the clay.