Wellness · Siwa Oasis، Matrouh
Siwa Crystal Salt Lakes
Hypersaline turquoise pools with over 95% salt saturation, allowing swimmers to float effortlessly while naturally detoxifying skin and soothing joints.
The story
Formed in artisanal rock salt quarries filled with deep mineral springs across the oasis. The extreme salt concentration creates natural zero-gravity buoyancy where drowning is physically impossible. Highly therapeutic for treating psoriasis, clearing respiratory sinus passages, and muscle tension relief.
Visiting tips
Avoid splashing water in eyes due to intense salinity. Rinse off in one of Siwa’s adjacent freshwater thermal springs afterward to leave skin revitalized.