Dead Sea Float
Dead Sea Area, Israel
About This Activity
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth at 430 metres below sea level, with salt concentrations ten times higher than the ocean that make swimming impossible and floating inevitable. Ein Bokek's public beach is free to enter and fully equipped with showers, shade shelters, lifeguards, and changing rooms. Wade in, float effortlessly on your back, and apply mineral-rich black mud along the shoreline. The flat, glassy surface, distant Jordanian mountains, and white salt crystals create a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.
Seasonal note: Year-round but avoid Jun-Aug midday heat (40°C+). Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures.
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