What month is best to visit the Dead Sea?

What month is best to visit the Dead Sea?

Can you wear a bathing suit in the Dead Sea?

The high salt level of the sea will leave sensitive areas feeling on high alert and stinging like crazy. Arrive with your bathing suit on.

Why is the Dead Sea not swimmable?

It is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water with a salinity level of 34%. This high salinity makes it nearly impossible for any aquatic life to survive in its waters. Due to these conditions, putting your head underwater in the Dead Sea can be dangerous.

Can you wear flip flops in the Dead Sea?

Flip flops and/or water shoes — while you can wear flip flops to a Dead Sea beach, as you get closer to the edge of the water, you'll find that there's lots of sharp rocks. You will also start to see some salt crystals as you get closer to the water, so make sure to change into water shoes once you get in.

Can I put my face in the Dead Sea?

Don't dive, don't put your face in the water and avoid getting it in your eyes – because anything wet with over 30 percent salt and minerals (about 10 times more than most of the world's oceans) is going to sting.

How many days do you need in Dead Sea?

So while having only a full day for the Dead Sea is not optimal, it will allow you to see the best attractions this area has to offer. Just make sure to start your day early. Two days at the Dead Sea are, in our opinion, the optimum time for most travelers who have ten days or two weeks for Israel.

Do you need to shower after Dead Sea?

After swimming in the Dead Sea, my advice would be to rinse off your body immediately! Trust me; you don't want to stay with that salt on your body until you get to shower later in the day. Otherwise, you will be scratching all day long!

How long can you stay in the Dead Sea water?

Don't stay in the Dead Sea longer than 10-15 minutes. The salt water irritates your skin, and after 15 minutes it can start to sting. Remember that the Dead Sea is about 10 times saltier than typical oceans and seas. On that note – Don't splash!

What should you not do before swimming in the Dead Sea?

Do not shave before swimming in the Dead Sea. You might want to get bikini ready or get rid of that travel beard but think twice before doing so. The salt water will sting.

Can the Dead Sea make you sick?

The water's high sodium concentration disrupts the body's sodium balance, especially the calcium, magnesium and phosphorus levels, he continued. At the same time, it causes a pulmonary disorder, reminiscent of pneumonia. It is treated with an aggressive fluid infusion and diuretics and, if necessary, dialysis.

What months can you swim in the Dead Sea?

The best time to visit the Dead Sea in Jordan is usually around spring (March and April) and autumn (October and November). This is when the weather is not too hot and not too cold - making it just perfect for a swim.

What not to do at the Dead Sea?