{"id":30490,"date":"2018-11-01T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=30490&preview=true&preview_id=30490"},"modified":"2024-09-20T23:56:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:56:01","slug":"everything-to-know-about-the-dead-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/everything-to-know-about-the-dead-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about a dip in the Dead Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even if you’re not a beach person, there\u2019s something about floating in the Dead Sea that is completely unforgettable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also certain to be unlike any swim you\u2019ve ever experienced. At more than 430 metres below sea level, the Dead Sea – bordered by Jordan<\/a>, Israel<\/a> and the West Bank – is the lowest point on Earth and contains about ten times the amount of salt than your typical ocean does.<\/p>\n

People flock here for the health benefits of the high mineral content in the water, as well as the rich nutrients in the mud; some people believe the salt can help heal ailments such as arthritis and osteoporosis, and the mud can alleviate skin conditions. But health benefits aside, the experience itself is pretty incredible.<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT OUR RANGE OF ADVENTURES TO THE DEAD SEA NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The high salt content means you become incredibly buoyant; floating here is nothing like floating in your typical swimming pool or ocean! You\u2019ll find yourself more on top of the water than in it. It\u2019s a strange feeling and one that might take a few minutes to get used to.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning a visit, here\u2019s how to prepare:<\/p>\n

1. Do NOT shave anything at least 48 hours before you go<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Men, this goes for you too. If you have razor burn or a shaving cut\/nick of any type anywhere<\/em> on your body, you\u2019re in for a world of pain when the salt water touches your skin. No joke. Just deal with the 2 day stubble. Same goes for any cuts, scrapes or blisters you might have on your body. We watched someone put clear nailpolish over the blisters on her heels before hitting the water, and it seemed to do the trick.<\/p>\n

2. Arrive dressed<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Change

Photo by April Wong<\/p><\/div>\n

Some areas along the beach have change rooms, however most are hard to come by and\/or incredibly crowded. Finding lockers is much the same story. It\u2019s best to arrive with your swimmers on already, so you can avoid the crowded change rooms altogether and spend more time floating your cares away.<\/p>\n

RELATED: JORDAN: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Leave your jewellery and valuables at home<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Any jewellery you wear that isn\u2019t 24-carat gold will tarnish almost immediately. Best to leave your jewellery in a safe place, such as a hotel safe.<\/p>\n

4. Keep your chin up<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While you might be tempted to dunk your head underwater or splash about, don\u2019t. Do not. Getting salt water into your eyes will sting, a lot. Touching your eyes with your salty hands makes it worse. Keep your chin up, relax and float.<\/p>\n

5. Wear sunglasses into the water<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"A

Photo by April Wong<\/p><\/div>\n

Pretty much a precaution for everything above. Protecting your eyes from little splashes of water is worth it. Sure, your glasses will get a bit of crusty salt on them, but you can clean them off later. Your eyes will thank you!<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0DESERT ESSENTIALS: OUR DEFINITIVE JORDAN PACKING GUIDE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

6. Keep your GoPro wet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re taking a waterproof camera or a GoPro into the water, make sure you submerge it into the water frequently to keep the lens wet. The high salt content means you\u2019ll get a very cloudy film drying on your lens, which will result in blurry photos and videos.<\/p>\n

7. Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It can get pretty hot on both the Jordan and Israel side of the sea, and the water\u2019s high salt content can dehydrate you quickly. Bring a few bottles of water with you and stay hydrated.<\/p>\n

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8. Get muddy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Two

Photo by Sally Johnson<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s going to feel strange, a bit gloopy, and definitely messy, but coat yourself in the mud and let it dry in the sunshine (by the way, being so far below sea level means you won\u2019t get a sunburn here). Once the mud dries, get back in and rinse it off; you\u2019ll immediately notice how great your skin feels. Many of the beaches also sell containers of mud you can use on shore, which is often fragranced with crushed mint or herbs so it smells nicer too. \u00a0<\/strong>The mud here is very dark and will certainly stain a light-coloured swimsuit, so wear an old or dark-coloured one that won\u2019t show any dirty marks.<\/p>\n

Interested in a float in the Dead Sea? Check out our range of small group adventures to the lowest point on earth now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feature image by Nathan Landers.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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