Sunset at Dead Sea viewed from eastern side in Jordan.; Shutterstock ID 302138606

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Dead Sea Highway

Sometimes you’ve got to get down low to find the real highlights. The Dead Sea is the example par excellence – to be found quite literally at the lowest point on earth. Taking a dip takes on a new meaning here, as the intensely salty water keeps you so buoyant you’ll be bobbing about like a cork rather than gracefully swimming a few strokes. Dead Sea mud famously doubles as a skincare product, and you can take things to a more luxurious level at one of the many high-end spas that line the coast.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • People at Amman Beach at the Dead Sea, Jordan.

    Amman Beach

    Dead Sea

    This public facility goes under the full title of Amman Beach Tourism Resort, Restaurant & Pools. The beach, 2km south of the main resort strip, gives…

  • Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve, Jordan.

    Mujib Biosphere Reserve

    Dead Sea Highway

    This wonderful reserve, which ranges from an altitude of 900m above sea level to 400m below, was originally established by the Royal Society for the…

  • Lot’s Cave

    Lot’s Cave

    Dead Sea Highway

    Lot's Cave, a stiff 10-minute climb up a steep flight of steps, is surrounded by the ruins of a small Byzantine church (5th to 8th centuries), a reservoir…

  • Dead Sea Panoramic Complex Lookout

    Dead Sea Panoramic Complex Lookout

    Dead Sea Highway

    Walk among cacti to this lookout, high above the Dead Sea, and then watch raptors wheel in the wadis below, and you will have to pinch yourself to think…

  • Dead Sea Museum

    Dead Sea Museum

    Dead Sea Highway

    For a solid introduction to the geology, history and environment of the Dead Sea, spare an hour for this museum.

  • Lowest Point on Earth Museum

    Lowest Point on Earth Museum

    Dead Sea Highway

    Near the start of the climb up to Lot's Cave is the literally titled Lowest Point on Earth Museum. Shaped like a giant stone comma, it contains…

  • Oh Beach

    Oh Beach

    Dead Sea

    This private beach, stepped down the hillside in a series of landscaped terraces and infinity pools, is a great way to enjoy the Dead Sea in comfort…

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