The Dead Sea, a sun-baked grave, is the lowest point on Earth, a shimmering blue basin trapped between ancient mountains. It holds a salinity so intense that no fish can swim, no plant can root. Yet, its density is a marvel: a tourist floats effortlessly on its surface, reading a book, suspended by the same minerals that prohibit life.Read more
Travelerit looks like there is a swimming rope in the water surely this is not for swimming
TravelerThere were several places along the shore where you could swim. The funny part about these public spots was that there were little roadside stands that sold blow up floaty toys, but in the Dead Sea people are the floaty things. I "swam" at a private beach at a very opulent Hilton resort.
November 20, 2025 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Traveler
it looks like there is a swimming rope in the water surely this is not for swimming
TravelerThere were several places along the shore where you could swim. The funny part about these public spots was that there were little roadside stands that sold blow up floaty toys, but in the Dead Sea people are the floaty things. I "swam" at a private beach at a very opulent Hilton resort.
Traveler
okay that sounds better!!!! worry about you sometimes!!! people need their toys🥰