We have all come across spectacular photos on social media from the turquoise waters beach • So what are the ways to get there? And what tips will upgrade the experience? • Everything you need to know
Magical: Salt mushrooms and turquoise water
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Fellow in the booklet
After last month's feed of all of us was flooded with spectacular photos of the Dead Sea coast that is in a bay full of turquoise waters, the fellow hiker now reveals exactly how to get to the "secret" place, and everything one must know before arriving.
So here's it: First of all, the site is located next to the Dead Sea hotel area from the south. There is relatively easy access from the parking lot. You can reach the islands on foot in the water, it is only a few minutes.
The spectacular salt mushrooms in the Dead Sea // Photo: Amit Bahover
Arrival:
For Wise users - write: Ein Bokek Public Beach. From there continue 500 meters south, on a road that has earthworks.
For drivers without Wise: I recommend choosing to get from Highway 1 via the Dead Sea from the north (and not from Arad) and enter Highway 90. Really beautiful view Most of the ride when the Dead Sea is on your left. Continue straight on the road between the hotels. After the last hotel on the right there is a square - carefully get off at the square on a dirt road (register entry for work vehicle).
Now we have all reached the same point. Hence: after entering the dirt road - continue down and to the right. The road is carefully passable to standard private vehicles and does not require a 4X4, all the way to the shore of the salt mushroom. Park and see the salt mushrooms about 20 meters inside the Dead Sea. Entry is only possible through the water. It is a walk of about 5 minutes in the water up to the waist (leave everything in the car).
* If blocked, you can park in the parking bay above the road and descend on foot.
It is important to keep very clean! Name bags flying in the wind consider. When dirty in a place like this, you see all the dirt from a huge distance, and it really ruins the experience for everyone.
"I travel around the country in hidden natural corners and springs and share the exact locations to reach them in Wise, in addition it is important for me to bring tips that are not listed on online sites and bring from my experience, and emphasize how to maintain those places so they continue to be beautiful after the visit," emphasizes Amit.
You must know Amit's profile on Instagram, where he shares the various revelations about Israeli nature that he says are "sometimes more beautiful than abroad," where you will find breathtaking waterfalls and streams, natural pools, impressive Genesis landscapes and an even biblical connection. Everything is here in the country and relatively close no matter which direction you come from. You can enter even if you click here!
And now, Amit recommends an important list of rules and tips that should be read before arriving at the place and applied upon arrival in the area:
* This is a beach that is free to enter and does not require registration.
* There you will find a strip of 15 salt mushrooms located parallel to the beach that can be reached by walking in the water up to the waist.
* 400 meters a strip of large salt mushrooms one meter high above the bottom of the Dead Sea, which connect to a kind of "path". Some are connected to a long island of salt in the middle of the water.
* The uniqueness there is that the salt sky is a light glowing turquoise color, which is because the bottom is white and you can see it through the water. A special sight in itself.
* Entry into the water is recommended in a closed shoe only, the bottom of the salt is sharp and injured (as an uncomfortable flip-flop).
* The water in August is very hot, more than the air outside.
* Until 17:30 there is sunlight and then the sun disappears behind the mountain. The turquoise is seen in the sun.
* Keep it clean, the beach is a bit dirty and inaccessible, but it is important not to worsen the condition of the area. It is a kind of dirt road that reaches the Dead Sea.
* Suitable as a short stopping point. The beach is uncomfortable to sit on, not suitable for barbecue or camping. You can waddle your feet to get to the mushrooms dip a bit and come back.
* To take a shower, you can return to the "public beach of Ein Bokek" and take a shower after visiting the showers that are on the beach and free of charge.
* There is no mud in the place, only salt. It is suitable as a short stopping point on a trip and not as a route for an entire day.
* Do not take away things related to the Dead Sea! This is nature, leave it as it is.
* There are no bins in the place. Bring garbage bags with you, and take them with you at the end of your stay.
* No shade and very hot there at noon 40 degrees really hard to walk around there in the summer.
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"My goal is to know nature in the country and preserve it, not pay me to advertise places, Net loves nature. I have already found over 80 such amazing hidden places in Israel, and I intend to find more and share the Israelis who are interested in traveling and maintaining these places," Amit stressed. .
In conclusion, he adds: "Arriving and conducting the place at your own risk is not a recommendation to get to the place, just an explanation of how to get there and how important it is to behave."
For a list of the 80 hidden corners of nature and the springs on Amit's Instagram by a friend in Israel - click here!