Dead Sea

The Dead Sea: A world famous treasure-trove of health and beauty since antiquity, the lowest point on earth and the largest "Natural Spa" in the world.

Rich in life-enhancing minerals, the Dead Sea waters and mud have been acclaimed throughout the ages. This unique body of water is situated on the Syrian-African fault, a geological phenomenon that came into being some three million years ago during a great natural upheaval. Many ancient layers of mineral-rich earth were exposed. Salt water springs erupted, forming a valley and a lake 400 meters (1300 feet) below sea level, making it the lowest place on earth.

An evaporation process continuing for thousands of years resulted in increased levels of minerals and salt in the lake, which is known as the Dead Sea.

The composition of the Dead Sea is considered unique, containing the highest levels of magnesium, calcium, silica, sodium, and potassium in comparison to any other body of salt water in the world, including the oceans. Since ancient times, millions of people have come to the region to relax, to enjoy its beauty and to experience the healing, beautifying, and rejuvenating powers of the Dead Sea.

These visitors soak in the famous waters and coat themselves in the celebrated revitalizing black mud. Medical research and multiple studies have proved beyond all doubt the efficacy of these minerals in treating and preventing various diseases such as psoriasis, acne, and rheumatism. As in the past, the Dead Sea continues to attract tens of thousands of visitors annually to its many resorts and treatment spas.

The Dead Sea area, famous for its health promoting environment for thousands of years, contains an unique solar irradiation, an increased oxygen density, a high density salty sea with an unusual salt composition, thermo-mineral springs and a special natural mud. The effects of these unique properties are presently being critically evaluated in terms of types of diseases treated, modes of therapy, and mechanism of healing.

These endeavors are designed to help patients to find ways to promote their health by taking advantage of this unique environment in an optimal way.

• The Sun - the almost year-round sunny days (average: 330 days) at the dead sea, allow you to sunbathe for extended periods with no damage since the harmful ultraviolet radiation (mainly the UVB) is attenuated by traversing an extra 400 meters of atmosphere and a haze of water vapor and aerosols overhanging the Dead Sea.
• The Dead Sea water - contain high concentration of salts and minerals in a unique composition, rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium, bromide etc. A combination of these is found in no other sea /ocean and adding to it the Thermo mineral springs in the area, the effect on Rheumatic diseases and conditions of Arthritis and Post Accidents, is very beneficial, contributing also to a relaxed general feeling.
• The Air - year round favorable climate. Warm winter temperature. Unpolluted, oxygen-rich air along the shores of the Dead Sea containing, among others, high concentrations of bromide, known to provide relaxing effects.
• The Black Mud - originating from the Dead Sea, contains organic remains of animals and plants mixed with the minerals and salts from the sea. Beneficial for therapeutic (Rheumatic diseases) and cosmetic treatments.

Dead Sea