Did you know the Dead Sea (aka Salt Sea) is actually a huge salty lake that borders Palestine, the western region of Israel and the eastern area of Jordan? Along the prestigious hotel strip and near the Ein Tchelet shopping mall is the perfect shoreline called Ein Bokek (Ein Boqek) named after the famous river. The Dead Sea’s main beach resort and hotel district is made of two beaches – the South and Central, both offering awesome scenery and simple amenities to tourists. It’s a well-kept beach that is not too crowded and where bonfires and pitching tents are forbidden. The unique shoreline features evaporation pools filled by the waves of the sea. Unlike nearby beaches, it has no sinkholes and receding shorelines. Enjoy the Dead Sea where floating is easy and therapeutic benefits abound. We’ve listed below all the things to do in Ein Bokek besides getting your feet wet. Try them now!
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1. Float on the Dead Sea waters (from USD 38.0)
Due to the high salt content of the Dead Sea, you can literally jump into the cool waters and float without exerting any effort. There are shops nearby that sell the popular mineral-filled mud that you can rub all over your body and rinse when you get into the water. The healing properties of both the mud and the water are the cure for chronic diseases like psoriasis, respiratory ailments, and arthritis. Swimming in the Dead Sea is free and suitable for all ages and you can also join a tour group that will take you to the north side of the beach where the private beach area is perfect for photo opportunities and an afternoon swim.
From Jerusalem: Dead Sea Chill Out Half-Day Trip
Duration: 5.0 hour
2. Drive by the scenic Route 90
Route 90 is the longest road in Israel measuring 480 kilometers (298.26 miles). It runs along the shore of the Dead Sea through the entirety of Israel connecting Lebanon until the Red Sea. There are only two thoroughfares where Palestinians and Israelis can travel without the need for special authorization and Route 90 is one of them. With the Dead Sea on one side of the road and the hills and deserts on the other, traveling down this route is never boring. There are several stops on the road where you can have countless photo shoots making your road trip a more fun experience.
Route 90
Address: Route 90 along the Dead Sea, Ein Bokek 8693000, Israel
3. Have a fun day at Fantasy Island
Here is one activity that has nothing to do with water. Funtasy Island (also Fantasy Island on other websites) has 7DMAX cinemas that have set the world standards on movie viewing offering a wide variety of movies suitable for ages four and above. The intense multi-sensor cinema features high-tech effects that enhance your movie-going experience – the smell, smoke, rain, wind, lights, and other sensations while your chair moves along in sync with the actions of the film. There’s also a laser tag arena equipped with state-of-the-art laser guns and gear which you use as you traverse through a dim futuristic maze battling your enemies lurking around the corner.
Fantasy Island
Address: 50 meters from Leonardo Club, Ein Bokek, Israel
Website: Fantasy Island
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 3pm - 9pm; Fri: 1pm - 9pm; Sat: 4pm - 9pm
4. Try exotic spa pampering at the Lot Spa Hotel
The Lot Spa Hotel is a very exclusive spa hotel that people go to not just to check-in for a vacation but to receive some therapeutic treatment. The hotel charges 140 NIS (38.94 USD) for guests to have access to the on-site pools, locker rooms, the beach, and the freshwater pools. The hotel is ideal for a day trip or for checking-in for a few days. They also have specialty clinics offering treatment packages for chronic diseases like psoriasis, rheumatism, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, asthma, and other skin diseases. Their treatments are a combination of massages, mud, and scalp treatments. Their spa specializes in treating joint diseases and may use sulfur, mud, and massage treatments.
Lot Spa Hotel
Address: Ein Bokek, Israel
Website: Lot-Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Price: 779 NIS (USD)
5. Immerse in the tranquil Bokek River
Put on your best hiking shoes and explore the tranquil beauty of the Bokek River. Its water source is from the rainfall collected in the Judean mountains. It penetrates the cracks of the limestone and flows down the mountain in a perennial spring. The result is a wonderful creation of lush Tamarisk shrub flora and thick reed foliage with lots of shade and water flowing down the rocks. Beside the spring is a pillar that was once part of a fortress from the Byzantine era and the relics of a bathhouse.
Ein Bokek River
Address: Road 90 | Near the 212 km sign, Ein Bokek 8693000, Israel
Website: Ein Bokek River
Opening hours: 24/7
6. Shop at the Sky Blue Mall
The Sky Blue Mall (also called Ein HaTchelet Mall) is right in the popular hotel-zone center. It is next to the Kanyon Yam HaMelach, a bigger mall that is still under construction. It’s the best place to shop for the Dead Sea beauty products like the mineralized-mud one can rub over their body before diving into the water. They also sell beach gear and essentials like flip-flops and swimwear.
Sky Blue Mall
Address: Ein Bokek, Southern District, Israel
Opening hours: Fri - Thu: 8am - 11pm
7. Indulge your taste buds at the Taj Mahal restaurant
The Taj Mahal restaurant is among the few free-standing restaurants along the hotel strip of Ein Bokek. It has a unique bedouin vibe with its exotic interiors. Guests may have to dine on a low table and sit on a pillow or on a carpet which is the traditional way they eat here. The food served is authentic Israeli and Arabic cuisine including a mixed grill. The meal is good for two and is a combination of vegetables, salads and assorted grilled meat dishes. They also boast of serving the juiciest chicken and beef paired with hummus bread. Their food tends to be pricey and the staff helpful.
Taj Mahal
Address: Leorndo Inn Hotel | Dead-Sea, Ein Bokek 8693000, Israel
Website: Taj Mahal
Opening hours: Sun - Sat: 12pm - 12am
8. Join a Dead Sea Segway tour
Where else you can Segway at the lowest place on the Earth? Join us for a cool Desert tour and enjoy your vacation. הצטרפו אלינו לטיולים מיוחדים במקום הנמוך בעולם. deadseasegway.com
Posted by Dead Sea Segway on Wednesday, 30 August 2017
A revolutionary way to explore the Dead Sea is to ride a Segway - a motorized two-wheel vehicle that is absolutely safe if you know how to ride it! You have to stand straight, rev up the engine, and you are good to go. It moves at the right speed for you to enjoy the scenery while traversing the Dead Sea terrain up to the Judean desert. Join the tour group and your guide can fill you in with the history of the places you pass by while on the Segway.
Dead Sea Segway
Address: Dead Sea, Ein Bokek, Israel
Website: Dead Sea Segway
More to see than the Dead Sea
It would be interesting to note that there are a lot of things to do and see at 1,381 feet (421 meters) below sea level, the lowest place on Earth. Aside from floating on the Dead Sea, Ein Bokek offers several other attractions like fancy restaurants, high-tech theaters, entertainment centers, hotels and spas that will keep you entertained on dry land. Now you have more reasons to return by booking any or all of the things to do in Ein Bokek that we have on our list!
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