How long should I stay at the Dead Sea?

How long should I spend in the Dead Sea region? There isn't much to do in the area itself, so a day trip or a day and one night will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy floating in the Dead Sea.



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After swimming in the Dead Sea, my advice would be to rinse off your body immediately! Trust me; you don't want to stay with that salt on your body until you get to shower later in the day. Otherwise, you will be scratching all day long!

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Tips as to What to Avoid in the Dead Sea
  • Don't get the water into your eyes. It hurts. ...
  • Avoid splashing. ...
  • Don't get it into your mouth, either. ...
  • No peeing/farting in the water! ...
  • DON'T SHAVE at least 24 hours before going into the Dead Sea. ...
  • Don't take any jewelry into the Dead Sea.


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It is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water with a salinity level of 34%. This high salinity makes it nearly impossible for any aquatic life to survive in its waters. Due to these conditions, putting your head underwater in the Dead Sea can be dangerous.

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Don't dive, don't put your face in the water and avoid getting it in your eyes – because anything wet with over 30 percent salt and minerals (about 10 times more than most of the world's oceans) is going to sting.

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Do not shave before swimming in the Dead Sea. You might want to get bikini ready or get rid of that travel beard but think twice before doing so. The salt water will sting.

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As I've mentioned, Israel has more beaches and is more commercially developed, but Jordan has beautiful views and salt formations plus plenty of resorts to choose from too. In the end, the best place to visit the Dead Sea is whichever country you are planning to visit.

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Sunbathing at the Dead Sea has less of a sunburn risk than other destinations. This is due to its location below sea level as harmful UV rays are filtered through three natural layers. These include an extra atmospheric layer, an evaporation layer above the Dead Sea and a thick ozone layer.

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Tips as to What to Bring, and What NOT to Bring to the Dead Sea
  • Bathing suit.
  • A change of clothes – I have issues putting back on the clothing I've been sweating in all day, so I always bring a complete change of clothes. ...
  • Water shoes or sandals that hold your feet. ...
  • Sunscreen – especially for your face.
  • A Newspaper.


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Fact: You can – and you should. Pads might not be the best option, since they'll absorb water till they're soaked, and could get weighed down or fall out.

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Visa and entry requirements Tourists are required to hold passports valid for Israel, which are valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. Stateless persons require a valid travel document with a return visa to the country of issue.

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