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Ein Bokek is the primary resort area on the Dead Sea, featuring a wide range of luxury hotels and world-class spas. Floating effortlessly on the hypersaline water is a bucket-list experience that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. The mineral-rich mud found along the shoreline is globally renowned for its therapeutic benefits, particularly for skin and joint conditions. The landscape is a surreal blend of white salt formations and the stark beauty of the Judean Desert. The area's high atmospheric pressure and oxygen-rich air create a unique microclimate that aids relaxation and health. Ein Bokek is easily accessible via Route 90. The best time to visit is between October and April, allowing visitors to enjoy mild temperatures and avoid the scorching desert summer.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, May, Oct.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C101115182326282826221712
Rain mm665024135000181934

Geography

Population
1,400 (2020)
Coordinates
31.20000, 35.36389

Facts

  • Lowest point on the Earth's surface (-430m).
  • Water is nearly 10 times saltier than the ocean.
  • Ein Bokek is the main hub for Dead Sea spa hotels.
  • Famous for its therapeutic black mineral mud.
  • High density allows you to float without swimming.
  • The water contains 21 different minerals.
  • UV radiation is naturally filtered by the low elevation.
  • Unique salt crystals and formations line the shore.

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Sights in the town Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) (10)

Ein Bokek Lookout🌿 nature

A viewpoint high above the Ein Bokek hotel district, offering vistas of the turquoise Dead Sea waters.

Amphitheater🎭 culture

An outdoor performance space located within the Ein Bokek resort area near the shore.

Dead Sea Mushrooms📍 landmark

Unique salt formations rising from the Dead Sea that resemble large, white mushrooms.

Bokek Stream Lookout🌿 nature

A vista point overlooking the deep canyon of the Bokek Stream as it flows toward the Dead Sea.

Ein Bokek📍 landmark

A perennial freshwater spring that creates a lush green oasis in the middle of the desert.

Ein Noit📍 landmark

A thermal mineral spring located at the foot of the cliffs near the Ein Bokek resort.

Isrotel : Dead Sea private beach🎡 recreation

A private stretch of coastline in Ein Bokek featuring the characteristically salty shores of the Dead Sea.

Mezad Bokek🏺 historical

The foundations of an ancient Roman fort built to protect a nearby oasis and balsam industry.

crowne plaza private beach🎡 recreation

A groomed resort beach providing easy entry into the salt-saturated waters of the Dead Sea.

Hod private beach🎡 recreation

A seaside area in the Ein Bokek hotel zone, known for its therapeutic black mud and salt crusts.

Frequently asked questions

Dead Sea (Ein Bokek): where is it located?
Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) is located in Israel.
Dead Sea (Ein Bokek): what is there to see?
Highlights include Ein Bokek Lookout, Amphitheater, Dead Sea Mushrooms.
Dead Sea (Ein Bokek): when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, May, Oct.
Dead Sea (Ein Bokek): why is it worth visiting?
Ein Bokek is the primary resort area on the Dead Sea, featuring a wide range of luxury hotels and world-class spas.
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History & landmarks

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Nature

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The Dead Sea is an endorheic salt lake located at the lowest land elevation on Earth, famous for its extremely high salinity.

More places

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Masada
An ancient fortress on a rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea.
Mount Sodom — Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) (Israel)
Mount Sodom
A mountain range composed almost entirely of rock salt, rising along the southwestern shore of the Dead Sea.
Dead Sea Works — Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) (Israel)
Dead Sea Works
A huge industrial complex that extracts valuable minerals such as potash, bromine, and magnesium from the water of the Dead Sea.
Ein Gedi Botanical Garden — Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) (Israel)
Ein Gedi Botanical Garden
A kibbutz garden in the desert featuring an incredible variety of desert and tropical plants from around the world.
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve — Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) (Israel)
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
Ein Gedi is a verdant oasis in the Judean Desert, featuring waterfalls, springs, and abundant wildlife near the Dead Sea.
Zin Phosphate Mine — Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) (Israel)
Zin Phosphate Mine
One of the most important mines in the Negev Desert, extracting large quantities of phosphates for the chemical industry and export.
Yatir Forest — Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) (Israel)
Yatir Forest
Yatir Forest is the largest planted forest in Israel, located on the edge of the Negev Desert.
Qumran Caves — Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) (Israel)
Qumran Caves
A series of caves in the Judaean Desert where ancient Jewish manuscripts were found.