Is the Dead Sea better in Israel or Jordan?

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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Travel Safety – Israel and Jordan To better compare the safety of each country, we will use the safety index of travelsafe-abroad.com. So, Israel has a safety index of 60 (out of 100) Jordan has a safety index of 53 (out of 100)

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And crime, which is already quite low, has been steadily decreasing in recent years. In short, while people may have some trepidation about the Middle East, Jordan is one of the safest places to visit in the region.

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Only float in the Dead Sea 10-15 minutes
Don't stay in the Dead Sea longer than 10-15 minutes. The salt water irritates your skin, and after 15 minutes it can start to sting. Remember that the Dead Sea is about 10 times saltier than typical oceans and seas. On that note – Don't splash!

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