Things to do in  Dead Sea

Located where the Jordan River flows from the Sea of Galilee into the Dead Sea, Yardenit (Jordan River Baptismal Site) is one of the world’s most important places of Christian pilgrimage. It's believed to be where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ.

Running from the shores of the Dead Sea to the mountains of Karak and Madaba, the Mujib Biosphere Reserve centers on Wadi Mujib, a dramatic gorge that locals consider Jordan’s answer to the Grand Canyon. The landscapes range from rugged desert to tumbling falls, and hiking and ziplining are just some of the ways to explore them.

The Dead Sea Museum, nestled within the Panorama Dead Sea Complex, features informative displays covering the iconic salt lake’s archaeology, geology, and ecology. The lake is receding at a rate of almost 4 feet (more than 1 meter) every year, and the museum highlights attempts to conserve it.

The RestHouse Dead Sea is an ideal spot from which to explore the lowest point on earth. Offering access to Jordan’s public Amman Beach, it’s the most affordable way to experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea’s ultra-salty waters. After a sea dip, take a swim in the resort pools or bathe in the mineral-rich black mud.

Shobak Castle (Krak de Montréal) is Jordan’s oldest crusader castle, located an hour north of Petra. It was built in 1115 by Baldwin I, king of the then-crusader state of Jerusalem, and overtaken by the armies of Saladin just 75 years later. Though the site lies mainly in ruins, the dramatic hilltop setting overlooking the rocky countryside makes this crumbling fortress well worth a meander.