Spa and Therapy Tourism

Jordan is one of the best Spa tourism destinations in the world; the Dead Sea is considered the biggest & the best Spa world wide.

THE THERMAL WATER OF MA’IN
At 120 meters below sea level and in one of the most breath-taking desert oasis in the world, lies another natural wonder: the Ma'in Springs (Hammamat Ma'in in Arabic) and the hyper – thermal waterfalls that draw thousands of visiting bathers every year. The mineral rich waters that feed the 109 hot and cold springs in the valley originate from winter rain falls in the highland plains of Jordan. Through the years, this water slowly seeps into the lower bedrock layers. Most of this water, however, becomes heated to hyper thermal temperatures of up to 63 C by underground lava fissures before it pours out of the mountain and into the Zarqa – Main River.

The mineral richness of the hot waters of Zarqa Ma’in turns it into good quality thermal water.

This sulfuric water is used for treatment of rheumatic and skin ailments, and since it contains excessive amounts of sulfur (580mg/1L) it has anti-allergic and de-sensitive factors. Its regenerating effects on the cells allow it to intervene in the fight against ageing

Due to the high concentration of Calcium (300mg/L) it leads to an intercellular exchange along with iron and vitamin B12 metabolism

In addition to that, Magnesium (60mg/L) and potassium (27mg/L) and Sodium of (57mg/L) strengthen these beneficial effects on the skin and the metabolism of certain vitamins and other elements.

The availability of several mineral salts provide various natural beneficial treatments for the body.

The heat of the water will help in the penetration of these elements giving deep muscular relaxation for the body.

The Dead Sea
It is extremely deep (averaging about 1,000 feet), salty and the lowest body of water in the world. The Dead Sea is supplied by a number of smaller streams, springs, and the Jordan River.

The sunset touching distant hills with ribbons of fire across the water of the Dead Sea brings a sense of unreality to culminate a day's visit to the lowest spot on earth, some 400 meters (1000 feet) below sea level.

To reach this unique spot, a visitor enjoys a short, 55-kilometer (50 miles) road drive from Amman, surrounded by a landscape that might be from another planet. En route a stone marker indicates "Sea Level", but the Dead Sea itself is not reached before descending another 400 meters (1000 feet) below this sign.

As the name suggests, the sea is devoid of life due to an extremely high content of salts and minerals, it is the natural elements, which give the water its curative power, recognized since 2,000 years ago. It also provides the raw materials for the renowned Jordanian Dead Sea bath salt and cosmetic products that are well known around the world.

The Dead Sea is normally as calm as a millpond, with barely ripples disturbing its surface, but it can become turbulent. During most days, however, the water shimmers under a beating sun. Where rocks meet its lapping edges, become snow like (that this is due to the salt accumulation on the rocks) covered with a thick, gleaming white deposit that gives the area a strange, surreal sense reminiscent of another world.

For travelers who search for relaxation and therapy, Amiral Tours offers healthful spas in spectacular settings. The water of the Dead Sea is intensely saline and rich in minerals. At the lowest point on the surface of the earth, it is also a magical serene, and a quiet place.

Benefits of the Dead Sea Minerals: