Dead Sea

Sea Madaba, Madaba Governorate, Jordan

What to expect

The Dead Sea is a natural wonder with warm, soothing, and super salty water, located in the Madaba Governorate of Jordan. It's a popular destination for floating and relaxing, with nearby attractions like Mount Nebo and Madaba, known for their historical and cultural significance

Plan your family visit to the Dead Sea with these blog insights 👇

Why I hated the Dead Sea, and my kids never want to go back!

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the south end of the sea, where we found a beach with millions of flies and toxic water that caused pain to the kids' scrapes and cuts

Highlights: The first minute in the water was great, the kids effortlessly floated in the sea ✨

The Asia Interview (Our Globetrotters): Jordan with kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the Dead Sea and the kids played with the mud

Highlights: The kids loved smothering themselves in mud ✨

(Tip!) Jordan with kids: 5 family activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Dead Sea, where the kids could float in the water

Highlights: The kids loved floating in the water, but we didn't spend too much time there due to the sticky water and risk of skin irritation ✨

A Family Adventure Holiday in Jordan

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Dead Sea and floated on its salty water, slathering ourselves in mineral-rich black mud

Highlights: The kids loved floating in the Dead Sea and playing with the mud, while we found it a unique and relaxing experience ✨

An October Half-term Family Break in Jordan

This family's experience:

Activities: We enjoyed the therapeutic mud bath. Floating gently on this strange sea, staring at the distant rocks of the West Bank in the beautiful soft pink light of early morning, is a surreal but wonderful experience

Highlights: Floating gently on the Dead Sea, staring at the distant rocks of the West Bank in the beautiful soft pink light of early morning, is a surreal but wonderful experience ✨

A Salty Stop At The Dead Sea With Kids - Awesome or Atrocious?

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Dead Sea with our kids, and they were able to float in the water, but they didn't enjoy it due to the stinging salt. We also applied Dead Sea mud on our bodies

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the ice cream from the pool-bar, while the parents enjoyed the experience of floating in the water and applying the mud ✨