The Dead Sea region is also an ideal base for touring Israel. For the adventurous there is rappelling, rock climbing, and rental of All Terrain Vehicles for exploring otherwise inaccessible desert areas. In recent years, the Dead Sea area haws become a health, rehabilitation, recreation and beauty spa. Modern facilities and hotels line the shore. As a health spa, the Dead Sea offers patients an opportunity to treat various ailments while enjoying the feeling of well-being that is an important part of the treatment.
Many visitors return year after year for long-term relief.
In this publication, the term is also used to describe a combination of these features with one or more of the therapies listed below.