The Dead Sea is the lowest lake on earth and a lifetime experience because you can float without trying and enjoy the rich mineral water. You should plan the visit because there are many beaches on the Dead Sea, and each has its unique features. Don’t worry, you are in the lowest place on earth from here there is only going up. I want to assist you in selecting the perfect Dead Sea beach & finding some salty mud. Where can you see unique salt pillars and stand on them? Which beach is free of charge, and where can you take a massage? I did a lot of research to save you time.
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The Dead Sea is divided into two main areas: the Northern and Southern bays, each offering unique experiences for visitors.
The Northern Bay is ideal for adventurers seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences. This area benefits from the Jordan River’s influx of water, providing more capacity for activities like boat rides and kayaking. Here, you can discover hidden treasures such as salt pillars and transparent salt crystals, and even swim in sinkholes. The mud in this area is also considered the best for body treatments. While plenty of accommodation options are nearby, including camping and guest houses, keep in mind that entrance fees apply to all beaches in the Northern Bay.
For those with limited time, a visit to Qumran National Park and a stop at one of the Northern Bay beaches is recommended to get a taste of adventure and natural beauty.
In contrast, the Southern Bay is perfect for relaxation. With its tranquil turquoise waters and well-developed facilities, including a new 4 km promenade featuring running tracks, fitness areas, and accessible beaches, it offers a serene atmosphere for unwinding. Many hotels line the Southern Bay, providing convenient accommodations for those looking to enjoy the clean beaches and peaceful surroundings. The accessibility features make it a welcoming destination for all visitors, including those with disabilities.
A noteworthy addition to the area is the newly designed shopping mall, offering a variety of shops and eateries for visitors to explore and enjoy. While entrance to the beaches is free of charge, please note that there may be parking fees.
To help you plan your visit, we’ve compiled a list with details about each beach in the area. Simply choose one and come for a visit to experience the beauty and relaxation of the Dead Sea.
Main travel information
Location area: All the beaches named in this post are located near road No.90, which crosses all of Israel from the north to the south.
Address: Northern beaches are located at Mitzpe Shalem, and Southern beaches are located at Ein-Bokek.
Map
How to get to Dead Sea Beaches?
Northern Beaches
| Bus lines | 444,486,487 from Jerusalem to Mitzhpe Shalem. The bus stop station is next to the northern beaches, ask the driver to tell you when to drop off. |
| Car | To reach the northern beaches of Kalia, Biankini, and Neve Midbar from Jerusalem, follow these directions: Drive east on Highway No. 1 until you reach Lido Junction. At Lido Junction, turn right onto Road No. 90. Continue driving on Road No. 90 for approximately five minutes. Look for a prominent sign indicating a left turn for the three northern beaches: Kalia, Biankini, and Neve Midbar. Follow the sign and make the left turn to access these beaches. |
Southern Beaches
| Bus lines | 444.486 to Ein-Bokek. Tell the driver the specific name of the hotel if you have booked rooms. |
| Car | To reach the Dead Sea Hotels from Jerusalem, follow these directions: From Jerusalem: Drive east on Highway No. 1 until you reach Lido Junction. At Lido Junction, turn right onto Road No. 90. Continue driving on Road No. 90 until you see the Dead Sea Hotels. If coming from the west, Arad area: Drive on Route No. 31 southward to Zohar Junction. At Zohar Junction, turn left and drive north until you see the Dead Sea Hotels. Follow these directions to reach the Dead Sea Hotels from either direction. |
Accessibility
For those heading to the northern beaches, Kalia stands out as the most accessible option for individuals with disabilities. Meanwhile, the southern beaches have recently undergone renovations, making them easily accessible to all.
Weather/Clothing
Remember to pack essential items such as sun cream, a wide-brimmed hat, and lightweight, breathable clothing to shield yourself from the intense sunlight.
Additionally, ensure you carry at least a 1.5-liter water bottle with you at all times. The Dead Sea’s high evaporation rate poses a risk of dehydration, so staying hydrated is crucial.
Consider wearing comfortable, water-friendly sandals that securely fit your feet to prevent them from slipping off due to the Dead Sea’s unique buoyancy.
Before embarking on your adventure, generously apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. With these preparations in place, you’re all set to explore everything the Dead Sea has to offer, from its northern beaches to its southern shores!
Northern Beaches
Northern beaches include four with a beautiful view of Jordan Mountain and a large quantity of mud. This is the place to set out some minerals into your skin. Although the landscape is quite similar, the facilities and services are different on each beach:
Kayla Beach
Kayla in Hebrew is a shortcut for Dead Sea Came Back to Life. You will find this beach in the northern part of the Dead Sea.
This beach is very convenient as it has main facilities: showers, toilets, a barbeque area, a camping area, shops, a restaurant, a vibey juice bar, and the highlight of the place is The Lowest Bar on Earth!
A short walk will bring you to the shallow water line. If the salty water penetrated your eyes (its burning like hell!) Quickly go and rinse it in the open-air showers.
If you desire to enter without paying any entrance fees, our tips: eat lunch in the 10-minute driving distance restaurants Qumran for approx 60 Nis, and you will find a complimentary entry ticket to this beach! (You are welcome)
Opening time: Winter 8:00 am – 17:00 pm
Summer 08:00 am – 18:00 pm
The feedback about this beach is super good, they keep it clean and you have so many options, we highly recommend this option!
Biankini Beach (Kids Heaven)
Good option for few hours with kids or for cheap overnight:
This beach is very unique due to its structure and design. At the entrance you will notice sculptures of famous figures like Elvis Presley, Madonna and variety of animal sculptures.
It has many facilities: Semi-Olympic fresh water pool, toddler pool, rescue services, showers and beach services such as grills, tanning beds and much more.
The highlight of this place is gorgeous Moroccan Style Restaurant and a games room for children’s includes ping Pong tables.
It also has body treatment, synagogue and gym.
You can be here all day long! , that’s why they also built here few types of accommodation, you can take the cheap camping area, big tent (Han), Zimmer, desert igloo or Moroccan style suite, all options is available here. Contact us for special rate.
Opening time: Winter 8:00 am – 17:00 pm
Summer 08:00 am – 18:00 pm
Neve Midbar Beach (Let’s Party)
You can arrange private events, weddings or just beach parties.
Along the beach you will find a swimming pool for adults and during the summer there is a pool for kids as well.
In addition, a kosher Arabian style restaurant, shaded area, and green grass area. One of its highlight a long barbeque area Infront of Dead Sea view (so cool!).
There is also accommodation, including a Bedouin tent, Sinai-style hut, and camping area.
Off course there is dead sea cosmetic shop and as a treat there is a Reiki treatment.
Opening time : Winter 9:00 am – 16:30 pm
Rate: adult : 85 nis, Children 40 nis
Ein Gedi Public Beach (Great Mud)
Unfraternally this beach is closed at the moment due to sinkholes.
It’s have all the basic amenities: toilet, showers ,picnic and camping area.
-If you wish to have spa treatment in the Ein Gedi area, check out “Sea Of Spa” which is a resort with natural mud area, six sulfur pools, spa and beauty treatment, shop and a restaurant.\
Southern Basin Beaches/ Ein Bokek beaches:
Reminder: This is the best beaches that appropriated for wheelchairs. It was just renovated in order to make sure that disable people could enjoy this wonderful dead sea experience as well.
This area is designed for tourists and locals who wished to stay in a continent hotel and enjoy the benefits of the Dead Sea.Therfore those beaches are all inside Ein Bokek strip and have the same facilities in additional to each hotel services. For example you can get a towel and to buy Dead Sea mud from a local hotel. Make sure you compare the rates for the mud as some places are cheaper than others.
We can split the Dead Sea South beaches into two: Ein Bokek hotels beaches and the Ortodox Seprated beach.
Ein Bokek beaches (Luxury Mode-On)
What will you find on Ein Bokek beaches?
The entrance is free of charge, and you only pay for your parking. If you are staying in one of the hotels there you could get a free parking place in your hotel.
This part has all the basic amenities: Toilet, showers, Fresh free water machines, beach chairs, and sunshades. The most important part is that it has lifeguard services.
There is a special small area to do barbecue grills, and it’s not allowed to go camping on the beaches.
The big advantage is verity of shopping malls : Ein Bokek Mall and The new Tchelet Mall.
For those who wish to enjoy the local skin treatment facilities, which are the world’s most famous for their benefits, we recommend visiting the local Ein-Gedi Solarium, which offers skin clinics, climatic skin therapy on its roof, and a beach next to it.
There are also restaurants inside the hotels.
Our Recommendation:
1] For Bedouin-style lunch, go to the Taj Mahal Restaurant beyond Leonardo Club Hotel.
If you are lucky, you might enjoy a belly dancer show. To book one, call 050-999-0929.
2] For fancy restaurants, try Herods, which offers by far the best meal.
Phone number : 08-659-1591
Bear in mind that Ein Bokek beaches have just finished being renovated, so you can also find a variety of restaurants right on the beaches.
*Contact us if any recommendation or question pops up; we would love to help!
The last beach is: The Orthodox Gender- Segregated Beach
To the north of Herods Hotel, you will find the segregated beach.
This beach is basically for women and men who want to have their privacy.
There is a separate beach for men and another one for women.
As this is mainly for orthodox Jews, this beach is closed on Saturdays. This is a good option for Women/ Men who do not want to mix with the others.
Our tips:
1]If the Dead Sea is on your bucket list, do yourself a big favor and make sure you have enough free time to explore it on your own, without being in a rush.
2] This is NOT the place to take a selfie from the Dead Sea Water, please find someone to help you out from the shore or arrange waterproof cover and long selfie sticker.
2] If you have a full day, you can explore the north beach facilities in the morning and include local activities such as Kayas or visiting Qumran or Ein Gedi National Park, then go overnight to a local hotel and enjoy the Southern beach.
3] Do Not shave 24 hours before entering the Dead Sea; if you have any skin cut, be aware it will burn. If you have any wound, make sure it’s well bandaged.
3] There are special deals for lunch and spa in the Dead Sea, meaning you can enjoy both the hotel’s facilities and a good meal. Contact us for a package deal recommendation and rate.
4] The Dead Sea looks very calm and peaceful. However, if you swallow the water, you can easily get salt poisoning or sink. Please exercise caution and enter only where you see a lifeguard.
5] Bring shower towels, sandals for the sea for the rocky sand (not flip flop), sun cream, and a wide hat, and prepare a newspaper or book prop for the floating picture. Get ready to take millions of photos and send us some to publish on our website 😊
Dead Sea News: There is a new “Dead Sea Friend Club” at a cheap rate and many discounts. The person responsible for this project is a local tour guide and a good friend who wishes that people will discover the secrets of the Dead Sea. Just enter the below link and see how unique is the Dead Sea. For our readers there is a special discount of 7%! So don’t forget to use the link “netax” when registering.
Final word: To be High in the Lowest Place on Earth
The Dead Sea boasts various fantastic beaches, each with its unique atmosphere. Since everything is relatively close in Israel, exploring multiple options is easy.
We suggest considering the experience you seek and selecting the beach that best aligns with your preferences. A perfect beach awaits you whether you’re looking for a serene retreat or a lively atmosphere. If you need any advice or assistance, we’re here to help—relax and enjoy your time floating on the Dead Sea!
