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Dead Sea

Israel Southern ‘En Boqeq

Dead Sea
Photo: Eduard Marmet, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The lowest point on land, about 430 m below sea level, a lake so salty you float effortlessly. Cover yourself in the black mineral mud. Ein Bokek has public beaches with showers.


Don't put your head under or shave beforehand. The Dead Sea is also accessible from Jordan. Check travel advice first.

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