Jordan’s rich touristic sites do not only consist of the Treasury at Petra, the remains of Jerash and the tranquility of Wadi Rum, but Jordan is also known to be the home of the Lowest Point on Earth.
If you are up for an exotic adventure in an Arabian desert, you should cross the outskirts of Amman by driving down the curvaceous roads that lead you the Sea of Salt. A clear, picturesque view of the sea slowly introduces itself between the sandy hills of the Jordan Rift Valley (Al-Ghor). A thrill rushes through you when you first lay your eyes on the tranquil blue, while your ears feel the pressure as you have just reached the lowest point on Earth. The moment you step out of your cooled car, a gush of dry and hot air welcomes you to the Dead Sea.
Compared to other water bodies, the Dead Sea has characteristics that individualize it from other seas and oceans. The high amount of salt that it contains caused this sea to lack sea life. The Dead Sea is also considered to be small in size, comparing to neighboring seas like the Mediterranean.
Walking down to the sea shore, you may notice a rough, white layer of salts and minerals stained on the black rocks. Those layers prepare you for what to expect from this lifeless sea. People may have already described to you the sensation of swimming in the lustrous, salty water, but for a first comer, it may be like nothing you have experienced from before.
The smooth, rich mud makes the journey into the fertile water a bit slippery and uneven, but the paste-like sensation makes it humorous for you, and for whoever is watching you trying to balance your way into the water. As soon as you know it, the water slowly lifts you up and allows you to loosen yourself and relax.
Floating over the water, you gaze over the bright sun, feeling the sizzling rays leaving their influence on your smoothened skin. Be careful as you float over, a drop of water going into your mouth may disrupt your distinctive and peaceful floating experience, just like a mosquito does while you are fast asleep.
Off shore, use a lot of the dark mud to spread your body with. Sit under the beaming sun and allow the mud to make it’s way into your pores. You may feel very dry and may even be tempted to jump into a cool swimming pool, but be patient and let the mud work it’s magic on your skin.
After rinsing yourself with cold water, your fingers will feel the silkiness of your skin the moment the mud is washed off. Dermatologists have proven that the mud extracted from the bottom of the Dead Sea can be used as medical treatments for skin diseases, that is, among many other benefits of the sea’s mud. The iconic mud of the lowest point on Earth is not the only significant aspect but so is the salt. The minerals that are soaked into the sea water are essential elements used in facial treatments. That is why the Dead Sea was regarded as the world’s largest spa. You will benefit from the Dead Sea’s medical resources while enjoying your vacation in one of the world’s iconic sites.
As the sun sets, relax in one of the Dead Sea’s resorts. Order a cool glass of lemonade and enjoy the cool breeze that carries with it the scent of the salty sea. The beautiful twinkling lights on the other side of the coast may be your only view after the sun sets for the day, yet this spectacular view brings with it tranquility and serenity which gives a meaningful ending to your day in the lowest point on Earth.