David Debrincat

Dead Sea Holidays

Located 45 kilometers from Amman, the world famous Dead Sea is truly one-of-a-kind and unique anywhere on the planet. It is quite obviously impossible to visit Jordan without coming here.

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Sustainable Tourism
Art & Culture
Castle and fortress

Dead Sea: How to get there?

One hour from Amman by car

Dead Sea: See when to go?

From May to November

Dead Sea: For how long?

One day

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Dead Sea: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Rémi Manesse

Travel writer

The only sea that is below sea level and where you can swim, even if you don't know how. You really must see it!

My suggestion

You can take a natural mud bath on some of the wild beaches that only the locals know. This beach is at Nahal Yishay. You can find it thanks to the numerous cars parked on the side of the road.

Ariadne M

Travel writer

An extremely salty sea in the middle of a desert, the Dead Sea is placed between Israel and Jordan and is one of the main places to visit during a trip to Israel.

My suggestion

Take the time to read the signs explaining the dangers of the Dead Sea before entering the water: do not dive, do not splash, do not touch your eyes, do not put your head under the water and above all do not urinate in the water.

Sarah Louërat

Travel writer

An immense lake with a salt concentration of 27.5%, the Dead Sea is also known as having the lowest altitude on the planet: 422m below sea level.

My suggestion

If you're looking for some calm, don't hesitate to stray off the beaten track, but don't forget to take a bottle of fresh water to rinse yourself after bathing. And beware of mosquitos in the evening!

Anne Vergnaud

Travel writer

The favorite seaside resort of Russian oligarchs and salt water bathing fans: the Dead Sea.

My suggestion

Dare to cover yourself in black mud for the complete experience!

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Located 45 kilometers from Amman, the world famous Dead Sea is truly one-of-a-kind and unique anywhere on the planet. It is quite obviously impossible to visit Jordan without coming here.

My suggestion

I recommend that you enter the sea from one of the private beaches, belonging to the hotels, where shower facilities are provided. The water is so saturated with salt that you need to rinse your skin under fresh water after swimming.

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