Dead Sea

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Backed by a rocky bluff, the string of resorts along Ein Bokek beach are the most popular place in Israel to enjoy the turquoise blue waters of the Dead Sea. 10 times saltier than the ocean, people have been coming to take advantage of the Dead Sea’s skin-friendly properties for thousands of years. Unlike other Dead Sea Beaches, Ein Bokek faces evaporation pools kept full by Dead Sea Works pumps, so its shoreline isn’t receding and there are no problems with sinkholes. The beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, so it’s likely you’ll hear Hebrew, Arabic, and even Russian as you bob in the super-saline waters. And since Ein Bokek is part of a resort area, there are some welcome amenities like sunshades and beach chairs, water fountains, and vitally, showers.