Jerusalem Attractions
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea and its immediate environment is a landscape
abundant with natural wonders. Most notable of these is the high
salt and mineral concentration found in the waters that enable
visitors to float effortlessly on its salty surface. The
therapeutic properties of the black mud found in the region are
formed by a mixture of sea minerals and organic elements. For a
completely rejuvenating experience several Dead Sea spa resorts
offer a range of health and beauty treatments, and the opportunity
to float in the saltiest body of water in the world, and the lowest
place on earth. The Ein Gedi Spa is on the western shore. Equally
fascinating are the archaeological sites of the Dead Sea region
with traces remaining of Persian, Greek, Roman and other
civilisations. Notable historical locations include the notorious
biblical city of Sodom that was destroyed along with Gomorra. Salt
pillars emerge from this eight-mile (12km) geological ridge in the
southern part of the Dead Sea.
Website: www.ngedi.com;
Telephone: (08) 659 4760 (Ein Gedi Spa);
Transport: Bus 444 or 486 from west Jerusalem;
Opening time: Ein Gedi Spa open daily 7am to 6pm (Fridays until 5pm)
