Jordan has positioned itself as a hot spring destination, not only for its natural resources but also for the numerous wellness centers that have opened in recent years. So if you want to organize a getaway to renew yourself in body and mind, take note of our Wellness trips in Jordan – you will enjoy a relaxing experience to feel better inside and out!
The Dead Sea is the main reason for the boom in wellness travel in Jordan. The extraordinary conditions of this place make its waters have a mineral component very suitable for beauty treatments, health or simply to enjoy a moment of relaxation.
The Dead Sea is located at about -400 meters altitude with respect to sea level. That makes, for example, the incidence of ultraviolet rays more friendly, so that staying on its shore or in the solariums of its resorts is a most pleasant experience.
But what really makes the Dead Sea unique is the very high concentration of salt in its waters. That makes it easy for you to float effortlessly, which is a relaxing experience in itself.
In addition to salt, there are many other minerals, such as potassium or magnesium, and their baths are usually used for therapeutic purposes for their benefits in different areas of health, such as arthritis, allergies and skin care. On the other hand, the mud or mud that forms in this space is highly appreciated at the cosmetic level, exploited in innovative treatments and products.
In addition, there are many other wellness experiences associated with the Dead Sea. Without going any further, in the many resorts and beauty centers that are located in its surroundings, where treatments are often offered with water from this endorheic lake or with its mud.
In the rest of the country, other wellness facilities have also proliferated, especially in high-class complexes. In Amman and other cities you can find spas and thermal baths that have their roots in the Arab culture itself: the classics
Hammams
, where it is possible to enjoy the benefits of water at different temperatures.
In Aqaba, on the shores of the Red Sea, the tourism industry has also evolved a lot, so that its resorts are now another pole of attraction for wellness trips to Jordan: swimming pools, solariums, beauty salons and massage… and much more.
And if you simply want to disconnect from the stressful daily routine, you just have to ‘get lost’ in Jordan and travel at your own pace, without worrying about the clock. The eerie silence of the Wadi Rum desert or a slow private boat ride on the Gulf of Aqaba will be experiences relaxing enough to justify a getaway to this country.
The variety of experiences is wide and are distributed in different regions of the country. If you are interested in a Wellness trip through Jordan, here are some ideas that may captivate you:
