Introduction to the Dead Sea (Jordan)
The Dead Sea is located in the Jordan Rift Valley with Israel on its Western Banks and Jordan to the East. At 400m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth and as there is nowhere else for the water to flow, the waters of the Dead Sea have the highest salinity in the world. The area is renowned for being rich in minerals and the Dead Sea is known as “natures own health farm”. For centuries, people have travelled here to relax and recharge their batteries at one of the 5* spa resorts.
Getting There & Around
Travel to the Dead Sea in Jordan is either via the coastal resort of Aqaba which is 3 hours 30 minutes transfer time. Alternatively, a much closer option is to fly to the Jordanian capital, Amman which is less than an hour away. Once you have arrived at your spa resort at the Dead Sea, there is little need to go anywhere except between the various facilities at the resort.
Weather
The average daily temperatures in Celcius:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 17 |
Who it suits
For centuries, the Dead Sea has been a destination for people in search of the areas renowned health giving properties. Those who want to stay and relax in the 5* spa resorts can do so but sightseeing trips to fascinating places such as Mount Nebo, Madaba and Jerash. The Dead Sea is an ideal place if you just want a week away to relax or alternatively, it can be the perfect place to relax after exploring Petra and Amman.
For more information on travel to the Dead Sea in Jordan, please contact Explorer Travel – http://www.redsea.explorertravel.co.uk/deadseajordan.htm
