Do you know what the "Lowest Place on Earth” is? Where it is located? Do you know what its deepest point is? The Dead Sea is the lowest part of the Earth and is almost 1,400 feet below sea level. It is located along the shores of Israel, bordered by Jordan on the southwest region, and stretches more than 40 miles with a width of about 11 miles. It is situated in Masada between the rocky and steep cliffs that reach as high as 40,000 ft.
Amazingly, the Dead Sea is truly the lowest place on earth. So far, the deepest point is about 1,240 ft.
Amazing Tourist Spot
While popularly called the "The Dead Sea”, it is actually a lake. The Dead Sea region has a very hot temperature. It also receives very little rainfall throughout the year; hence, not much fresh water comes. This causes its saltiness. Its salinity is about 9 times that of an ocean. This is the reason why you could not find any aquatic animals or plants living in it. No fish or moss could survive its salinity.
However, this condition is not harmful to humans. In contrast, tourists continuously flock in large numbers to visit the Dead Sea due to its amazing qualities. It is believed that its mineral-rich water and other healthful properties have healing powers. Besides enjoying the sights, many tourists can be seen walking along the shore or floating on its dense surface. Some of them are hopeful for a recovery from various illnesses.
Getting to the Dead Sea
There is a high volume of tourists who want to get to the Dead Sea. However, the public transport plying the area is very limited. Without available transport, you cannot explore as many areas or sites as you want. For an easy tour of the Dead Sea district, we recommend renting a car in Israel.Renting a Car in Israel
Mobility is one of the ups of renting a car in Israel. With a car rental in Israel, you will be able to maximize your time. The following are the other benefits of renting a car in Israel:
- Driving a rented car, you can get around easily.
- You can set your own pace. It allows you as short or long a visit of the Dead Sea and other famous spots as you want.
- Gives you a lot of freedom to explore more remote, yet well-known and amazing parts of Israel and the Judean desert.
Reliable Car Rental in Israel
There are many service companies providing car rental in Israel. But finding a reliable one can be tricky. Your best option in renting a car in Israel is us. You can choose any type you want--from luxury to economy cars. We have Sedans, SUVs, or vans, depending on the number of people that will use the car.
