The Siwa Salt Lakes are a series of high-salinity lakes located about 12 km east of Siwa center. They include Zeitoun Lake, Siwa Lake, Aghormy Lake, and Maraqi Lake. You can easily float on the water's surface like in the Dead Sea. The salt is said to have healing properties for skin and joints.
Free, tuk-tuk tour around 200 EGP
Visit in the morning or late afternoon. Bring water shoes, towels, and fresh water to rinse off the salt. Avoid open wounds as the salt stings.
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The Siwa Salt Lakes have a very high salt concentration, making the water denser than the human body. This allows you to float effortlessly, just like in the Dead Sea.
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