There are many reasons why the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and the largest “Natural SPA” in the world, is also one of the world’s true natural wonders and a unique tourism destination.
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth, 416.5m low (1369 ft) below the sea level, 76 km long, up to 18 km width (2005 figures) the largest Natural Spa” in the world. Since the Dead Sea was founded it became one of the most attractive places in the world because of it’s uniqueness and it’s natural health and beauty benefits.
It contains minerals significantly different from the water in the oceans, consisting of approximately 53% magnesium chloride, 37% potassium chloride and 8% sodium chloride with the remainder comprised of various trace elements. The water of the Dead Sea contains 21 minerals including magnesium, calcium, bromine and potassium.
Twelve of these minerals can not be found in any other sea or ocean and these minerals are recognized for imparting a relaxed feeling, nourishing the skin, activating the circulatory system and easing rheumatic discomfort and metabolic disorders.
The Dead Sea area has became a major center for health researchers with the best scientists and research institutions trying to understand the magic of the Dead Sea.