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Salt Lakes‬

Salt Lakes‬

Salt Lakes‬ are one of the most popular locations in Siwa, This wonderful area is full of salt lakes The salt lakes are unique sites that are not found anywhere else in Egypt, You don’t need to swim to get above the water, Highly saline salt lakes similar to the Dead Sea in Jordan.

Healing Destinations in Siwa… Natural lakes, springs, and sand baths

Fruit platters and juices are served to visitors at the salt lakes during their wellness trip to Siwa Oasis, through the cafeterias operating around the lakes, offering a variety of services including water, beverages, and light meals alongside the wellness program prepared for them as part of the trip. Both foreign and Egyptian tourists find all amenities from start to finish on a wellness trip that has recently gained popularity and attracts lovers of Siwa Oasis.

Tour operators to Siwa have designated a special day for the salt lakes, alongside other wellness destinations such as natural springs—including Cleopatra’s Spring, sulfur springs, and hot springs, which they visit in remote locations in Bir al-Wad, to enjoy them and spend a pleasant time bathing in them, given their great benefits for the body and skin.

About Salt Lakes

  • The water in the lake is very salty.
  • The salinity is about 300 grams per litre.
  • There is no doubt that the mud surrounding the lake has healing properties.
  • It is impossible to drown because water makes you float.
  • It is generally known that healthy lakes have incredible therapeutic benefits, and this is what Siwa Lakes offer. Siwa has become a major international tourist destination.

Tourists Relaxing at the Siwa Salt Lakes

Foreigners interlock their hands as they relax side by side at the Siwa Salt Lakes, according to “Muslim,” where they make a point of lying on their backs, gazing at the sky, breathing in the fresh air, and enjoying the highly saline water, which carries them to the surface of the lakes, even though some of them cannot swim due to the high salt concentration. They are able to relax by reading books and flipping through magazines while in the lakes.

Finnaly

In fact, there are salt lakes in Siwa that are famous for their salinity, and this salt is also used for industrial use and cooking by the population. If you love swimming, you should try this lake and enjoy it.

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Frequently asked questions

Siwa is situated around 562 km from Cairo, which is famous for its salt lakes, and is a highly-recommended tourist spot here. Here, even if you don't know how to swim, you will be able to take a dip in these salt pools.

4 meters, It has a depth of up to 4 meters and the water here.

Thanks to the high concentration of salt in the water in these pools, it allows you to float in the pool without the fear of sinking.

The water is incredibly clear and has natural healing properties due to the high mineral and salt content. However, because it is an active salt mining area, the salt crystals at the bottom can be very sharp. It is always a good idea to move carefully.

For those famous bright turquoise colors, the best time to visit is during high midday sun (between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM). The sunlight hits the white salt bottom and reflects the most vibrant blue colors during these hours.

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