Where is the best place to relax on the Dead Sea? Israeli resorts on the Dead Sea: Ein Bokek, Ein Gedi, Neve Zohar and others - where is the best place to relax. How much does a vacation to the Dead Sea cost in Israel?
The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth and people come here to experience new sensations or get treatment. Lie in the water with a magazine, for example, smear yourself with unique mud or undergo a unique salt water treatment. Due to its high density, the water seems to push you upward, and a feeling of weightlessness is created - you can feel like an astronaut. I think the Dead Sea in Israel does not need any special introduction; I’d rather focus on practical information.
The healing effect of swimming is improved due to the increased oxygen content in the air in this place - 15% more than usual - and a dense atmospheric layer, it is impossible to burn here, and the skin darkens gradually.
I vacationed with my parents in Israel in January. Traveling on our own from Tel Aviv to Eilat (you can read about this in more detail here..), we could not help but swim in the Dead Sea, especially since bus 444 from Jerusalem to Eilat makes a stop here.
It makes several trips a day, and along the way you can get off and visit such Israeli attractions as the ruined fortress of Massada (you can read my review of the trip to the fortress of Massada here) and the Ein Gedi nature reserve.
There are no direct flights from Russia to the Dead Sea; most compatriots fly to Tel Aviv, and from there they go to the Dead Sea by taxi or bus.
Public beaches in Ein Bokek are accessible all year round and completely free. In this small resort town only 11 hotels. Perhaps this is why prices here are slightly higher than on the Red Sea in Eilat or on the Mediterranean Sea in any other city in Israel. At the same time, the overall rating on booking.com for guests who spent their holidays in these hotels is usually less than 8.0 points.
If you want to save money, you can stay in the neighboring town of Arad, which is about 30 minutes away. Buses go there frequently, and accommodation is much cheaper.
Hotel and shop employees come to work in Ein Bokek from there. As elsewhere in Israel, many of them are Russian-speaking emigrants. They also shared this information with me. Therefore, even without knowledge of English you will not get lost.
One of the first stops on the route from Jerusalem to Ein Bokek will be the Ein Gedi Spa. You can get out there too. This is a paid closed area with a swimming pool equipped with a beach, sun loungers, changing rooms, showers and hydrogen sulfide baths. Also here you can smear yourself with healing mud, visit a massage, a cafe and a store with Dead Sea cosmetics.
Entry fee for the whole day is 1200 shekels. It is here that water has full medicinal properties, and there is mud that is on the shore near the water. But it’s more pleasant to use dirt that has already been cleared of sand and other impurities. It is in special large containers.
It is useful to smear the entire body, except the face and heart area.
You can take salt, water and dirt from the Dead with you. Just be sure to wrap everything in several bags. Salt corrodes even plastic bottles, so no matter what gifts of nature you bring, pack everything carefully so that there is no “embarrassment” with your suitcase during the flight.
It is better to go to SPA-Eengedi with a tour than on your own. The cost of such a trip from Tel Aviv will cost you from 150 shekels.
The beaches of Ein Bokek are located next to salt processing plants. Factories dump the processed and now useless salt back into the sea, thus the Dead Sea gradually decreases in size, and its properties become less useful from year to year. There is no dirt there.
Some tourists buy mud in a store and smear it on the shore.
We spent on public beach The Dead Sea is four hours, which was enough for us to feel the pleasant effect after swimming. The skin becomes smooth and slightly oily, wounds on the whole body heal quickly.
All beaches in Ein Bokek are equipped with free changing rooms and showers. For those who like to sunbathe without a swimsuit or are embarrassed by skin problems, special fences - solariums - are installed, separated by gender.
The atmosphere in the city is relaxing. Vacationers wear white hotel robes. There are few people in January. The temperature of the Dead Sea is about +20 degrees. Due to the density of the water, you won’t be able to swim as usual, and it’s cold to sit for a long time without moving.
Be careful! Especially if you are traveling with children or elderly people. We met a lifeguard who has been working at the Dead Sea for more than 9 years, and in the intervals between swims we learned a lot of funny, and unfortunately not very funny, stories related to such a seemingly calm and safe sea. Drowning is much more common in the Dead Sea than in others!
Here are a few rules to follow when swimming in the Dead Sea:
1. Don't dive in headfirst! The sea is rich in minerals and salts. Right in front of me, one guy, out of joy and emotion, apparently expected to get to the other side in Jordan. But after several sweeping strokes under water, the swim was over. In this case, shout to the person to close his eyes and not rub them with his hands, go up to him and help him get out of the water, walk to the shower with his eyes closed. It is necessary to rinse them well. If a person becomes confused and does not receive help in time, the probability of drowning is very high.
Even with a small wave, this probability increases. In addition to the fact that the water begins to corrode the mucous membrane, the wave density and flow characteristics are not in your favor.
Watch yourself and your children, do not let water get into your eyes, nose and throat.
2. Swim better on your back, carefully and without sudden movements, so as not to lose your balance. Once you are on your stomach, you will feel how your legs are being pushed up by the water, and your head is being pulled down.
4. Take rubber slippers on your trip to avoid scratching your feet on the sharp salt crystals at the bottom. Despite the fact that there are equipped entrances, including those with handrails.
5. Be sure to rinse off after swimming in the Dead Sea fresh water, there are free showers on all beaches.
6. The skin may tingle a little - this is the effect of beneficial minerals. Wounds or scratches then heal very quickly. But it is better to do depilation a day or two before the intended bathing.
These simple rules will help you spend your time at the Dead Sea with health benefits.
In between swims, you can go shopping, of which there are plenty right on the coast. They offer a wide variety of Dead Sea cosmetics and souvenirs.
The first question that arises when preparing a trip to the Dead Sea is which city is better to choose, Ein Bokek or Neve Zohar? We preferred Neve Zohar, located three kilometers away, to the Ein Bokek hotel complex. These two hotel complexes are located very close to each other and you can easily walk from one to the other along the embankment.
The hotel was chosen on the service Booking.com Particular attention here should be paid to super offers, the discount of which sometimes reaches 70%. There are also 4-5 star hotels in Neve Zohar, such as Leonardo Privilege Dead Sea and Herods Dead Sea, but we chose one of the Zimmers. And I must say we didn’t regret it.
Zimmers in Israel are something like a cottage with a separate entrance and veranda. We immediately liked Zimmer. A large veranda, on the veranda there is a table, chairs, barbecue and even a sink with warm water supply and a work area. In general, all conditions have been created for cooking in the fresh air. The main thing is not to forget to bring this very food with you, otherwise in Ein Bokek the prices for food and water are, to put it mildly, steep.
The inside of the Zimmer is clean and very cozy, there is a double bed, a wardrobe for things and clothes, a dressing table and a coffee table, a flat-screen TV and wifi. The kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, sink, cabinets and utensils. The bathroom has a bath, shower, toilet and everything you need... Well, what else do people need who have decided to relax for a couple of days without extra costs?
I must say that we were very lucky with the price; August was the hottest month in Israel and the discounts on accommodation were quite decent. As a result, two days of accommodation in the Zimmer cost $120.
In August it is certainly hot at the Dead Sea. We were passing through and tried to swim in the sea for about three or four days. The sensations must be said to be supernatural. It feels like you are walking into a heavy oily liquid that is hotter than air. And this despite the fact that the air temperature here at this time of year rarely falls below + 45.
As you know, the coast is the lowest piece of land on Earth and is located at more than 400 m below sea level. In this regard, the atmospheric pressure in this area is noticeably increased, and the oxygen content in the air is 15% higher than at any other point globe. The air here is unusually clean, a kind of natural pressure chamber, saturated with bromine vapor.
At the same time, you can sunbathe at the Dead Sea as much as you like, but you still won’t get burned. And all thanks to an additional 400 meter layer of air, saturated with water vapor and minerals, creating a protective filter barrier against harmful ultraviolet rays.
But we decided that we would go to the sea early from 7 to 10 in the morning, while it was not so hot. And in the evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. During the night and in the evening the water manages to cool down a little and no longer seems so hot.
The public beach in Nove Zohar is located next to the Herods Dead Sea Hotel. From Zimmer to the beach it takes about five minutes by car.
The beach, I must say, is quite good. It’s clean, there are lifeguards, a toilet and a changing room. But the most important thing is that there is salt there and the shore is not covered with sand like on most other beaches. You walk in and see under your feet that the bottom actually consists of salt!!! This has been a rarity for Dead Sea beaches lately.
If you really look at it this way, then the Dead Sea is not the most salt Lake On the Earth. However, it is the mineral composition of the Dead Sea that is considered the most unique and has a healing effect on the human body.
Dead Sea minerals are capable of restoring health and youth to people and have the highest therapeutic effect in the world. Water and mud are especially effective in treating skin diseases, including practically untreatable ones such as psoriasis.
Three kilometers from Neve Zohar is the resort of Ein Bokek, a city with a developed tourist infrastructure. There are more than a dozen hotels, hospitals, SPA salons, shopping centers, entertainment venues. In the shopping centers of Ein Bokek, prices for Dead Sea cosmetics are much lower than in other places. And here you can buy Jerusalem candles inexpensively.
Beach holidays at the Dead Sea attractive to our compatriots, because spending a vacation here means enjoying a unique combination of crystal clear water and fresh air. What else is needed to heal the body and rejuvenate the soul?The Dead Sea is located near the capital of the state Israel and is a complex that is not found anywhere else in the world. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that this body of water is almost half a kilometer below the level of the World Ocean. The waters of the Dead Sea contain solutions of salts beneficial to the body. Swimming in the Dead Sea means saturating your body with almost all the microelements it needs.
The secret of the uniqueness of this sea lies in the deep springs gushing from its bottom. It is these hot springs that supply mineral elements to sea water.
When is the best time to buy a tour to the Dead Sea?
Last minute tours to the Dead Sea from Kyiv are quickly snapped up by Ukrainians. This type of recreation, in addition to greatly strengthening the body, is also budget-friendly. A trip to the Dead Sea purchased through TUI Ukraine can cost you 2-3 times cheaper than in other places. At the same time, the level of service and friendliness of the staff convinces you to travel with us again.
Dead Sea Resort - a good option for people suffering from various diseases. Based on this, you should choose the travel time:
- from March to October it is better to come here for people suffering from psoriasis and parapsoriasis;
- tourists with acne, eczema, ichthyosis and other dermatological diseases can improve their health at the Dead Sea all year round, except July and August;
- thanks to the high saturation of air with oxygen throughout the year, the resort can improve the health of people suffering from asthma;
- diseases of the ear, nose, throat and musculoskeletal system are treated at the resort all year round.
By purchasing last-minute trips to the Dead Sea, you receive a guarantee of service by highly qualified doctors who practice effective treatment methods.
Sights and features of the balneological resort
While relaxing and recuperating on the Dead Sea coast, be sure to visit the oases along its coast. During your trip, it is worth visiting the Masada fortress, which is located on top of one of the rocks of the Judean Desert. It was here that King Herod the Great built a refuge for his family in ancient times. A synagogue, fragments of mosaics, hot and cold baths and ruins of other buildings (palaces, armories, etc.) have been preserved.
Tours to the Dead Sea from Ukraine are also favorable because your vacation will not be overshadowed by acclimatization: you will get used to the changes easily and quickly. And staying on the beach in the sun is not contraindicated even in the hot summer months, since the resort is located at the lowest point on the planet. Air currents here form a filter that does not allow aggressive sun rays to pass to the surface of the earth. That is why many families plan a holiday here with children.
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The Dead Sea needs no introduction; its healing magic is well known to the world, and the influx of tourists continues unabated all year round. The healing power of water, mud and air saturated with salt vapors cures any ailment and it is difficult to name a disease that a swim in the local water would not cure. The needs of tourists are served by the cozy resort villages and dozens of hotels, making it not always easy for unlucky guests to decide where to stay. We will try to understand this issue by considering accommodation options.
Israeli resorts
Resorts near the salt lake are known not only for their medicinal potential, but also high prices. Count on budget holiday on the coast, at least, naive.
The famous body of water washes the shores of two countries at once, so travelers are offered a choice of and. Each state has its own specifics: with its developed tourist infrastructure and multiculturalism, and Jordan, with Muslim traditions and a pronounced oriental flavor. What to choose is a matter of personal preference.
Israeli resorts near Dead Sea:
- Ein Bokek.
- Ein Gedi.
- Neve Zohar.
- Kibbutz Kalia.
- Metzok Dragot.
- Arad.
- Jerusalem.
Ein Bokek
The main Israeli health resort, offering guests all the delights of holiday life. Year-round warmth and sunny weather 330 days a year are supported by hotel comfort and excellent healing capabilities. There are plenty of places to stay at the Dead Sea, however, for the pleasure of living here, you will have to shell out a substantial amount. The average bill for a room is 20 thousand rubles per night for two, which is not within everyone’s budget.
The resort infrastructure consists of one and a half dozen high-class hotels, several health and spa centers, shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and shops. To active nightlife You shouldn’t count on it - people come here to recover, rejuvenate, gain strength, energy and beauty; due to the lack of demand, there are no nightclubs with parties.
But here you can get rid of skin diseases and simply tidy up tired skin, heal from respiratory diseases, cure diseases of the musculoskeletal system, gynecological and urological diseases. Beautiful ladies are offered a variety of rejuvenating, toning and other programs.
The resort itself is compact and you can get around it in less than an hour. Prices in stores are high, so it’s better to go to “ mainland».
In general, it’s ideal for a few days’ relaxation, but fans of an active life will find it boring here. For swimmers there are public and private hotel beaches equipped with high standards.
Hotels: Crowne Plaza, Royal Hotel Dead Sea, Hodhamidbar, Lot Spa, Isrotel Ganim, Isrotel Dead Sea Hotel, Prima Spa Club, Oasis Dead Sea, David Dead Sea Resort& Spa, HI - Massada Hostel, Herods Dead Sea, Orchid Dead Sea, Leonardo Inn, Royal Dead Sea.
Ein Gedi
A nice resort area that has grown and benefited from tourism. The prices are not so pretentious, so it is suitable as a place where you can stay at the Dead Sea without breaking the bank. Focused on calm and wellness holiday, so you shouldn’t expect outstanding entertainment or large-scale events from him. Its main advantage is that Ein Gedi is located next to the reserve of the same name, where you can go on an excursion.
But the village itself is located quite far from the sea - several kilometers, but don’t let this bother tourists - a transfer is organized from the hotels to the beaches. The beaches are quite well-kept, sandy as everywhere else; in addition to private hotels, there is a public section of the coast.
The set for tourists is classic: SPA, massage, swimming pools, bars and restaurants, shops. For serious treatment you will have to go to Ein Bokek, but simple beauty treatments can be done here.
Hotels: Ein Gedi Kibbutz Hotel, Sehatty Resort, Ein Gedi Camp Lodge, HI - Massada Hostel, Rimonim Royal Dead Sea.
Neve Zohar
A small resort settlement that grew up three kilometers south of Ein Bokek. There are few hotels; there are several guest houses with moderate prices by local standards, but rooms need to be booked well in advance of the trip. For everyone else who hasn’t thought about where to stay in the Dead Sea in advance, hotel complexes with health centers, spas, swimming pools and other elements are offered. One hotel operates on an all-inclusive system.
The infrastructure of the village itself is very modest, but the hotel sector is organized in such a way that everything you need is on site, for additional money, of course. In addition to the public beach, there are several hotel areas.
Hotels: Zimmer Dora, Beatrice Hospitality, Nadia Hosting Dead Sea, Beatrice Guest House, Rose Dead Sea, Aloni, Gil's Guest Rooms, Leonardo Plaza Hotel Leonardo Club Hotel, Dalia Zimmer, Desert Inn Apartment.
Kibbutz Kalia
A picturesque village in the northern part of the coast, surrounded by date palm plantations. Located in an oasis, although tourists are attracted not so much by its beauty and ancient history What an opportunity to relax by a salty pond for little money.
There is a campsite on Kalia beach where you can stay in a tent, which will cost many times less than a hotel room, especially since the weather here is always equally warm and welcoming to pilgrims.
The resort surroundings include bars and shops, as well as a modern spa center, but apart from leisure on the beach and wallowing in the healing mud, there is not much to do; the main entertainment for tourists is excursions around the surrounding area. Nearby is an archaeological site where excavations are still ongoing and where the legendary Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Excursions are organized here, as well as to the desert, where you can ride ATVs. You should definitely go to the Masada fortress or join rural tourism.
Hotels: Kalia Kibbutz Hotel.
Metzok Dragot
Metzok Dragot cannot be called a resort, even with a stretch; rather, it is a place where you can stay relatively inexpensively for a day or two if resort hotels are beyond your means.
Login to local beach paid, but here you can smear yourself with healing mud and soak up the sun in a calm environment. There is practically no infrastructure; the only entertainment for tourists is the local cosmetics factory, where you can go on a tour and buy healing creams, ointments and masks.
Of the establishments where to stay at the Dead Sea, only the Metzoke Dragot Hostel is represented, but the room price is only 2,250 rubles per night.
Arad
It is impossible to ignore this city, even if it is as much as 25 kilometers away from the sea. Just half an hour by bus - and you are on the beach, surrounded by the coveted salty waves. Tourists who do not want to overpay hoteliers for a vacation settle here, especially since the infrastructure and living conditions are many times more diverse, and the choice of accommodation is huge.
Here you can stay not only in a hotel or hostel, but also in guest houses, apartments and comfortable apartments, or you can rent an entire house. There are good transport connections to the Dead Sea, buses run regularly throughout the day. SPA centers and medical clinics are also present, prices are noticeably lower for literally everything, from shops to treatment and restaurants.
Let’s not forget about its fame as the most environmentally friendly city, not only in Israel, but also in the world, which is important for those who suffer from diseases of the respiratory system.
Hotels: Metzoke Dragot Hostel, Masada Holiday, Villa Hahagala, Inbar Hotel, Shimon Street Apartment, Tamar's House, Rom HaTayelet, Mivtsa Lot 39 Apartments, Desert Pearl Holiday Home, Dead Sea Sun Guest House, LeSaNel - Guest House.
Jerusalem
Although it is located as much as 35 kilometers from our goal, many tourists choose it as a place to stay at the Dead Sea. Here you can live cheaper, and at the same time combine a therapeutic holiday with an eventful excursion program.
There is no need to talk about the tourist advantages of the city - there are hundreds of iconic attractions here, and the choice of accommodation is also colossal. There are regular flights to the Dead Sea public transport, if you wish, you can rent a car and get there yourself, without relying on the will of the carriers. Travel time will be about half an hour.
Hotels: A Little House In Rechavia, The Post Hostel, Royal View, Shani Hotel, New Imperial Hotel, Paamonim Hotel, Agripas Boutique Hotel, Eldan Hotel, Herbert Samuel Hotel, Eyal Hotel by Smart Hotels, Jerusalem Tower Hotel.
Where to Stay at the Dead Sea in Jordan
Despite the fact that the Dead Sea stretches along tens of kilometers of Jordanian land, there is only one resort here - the city of Sweimeh. It is located 45 kilometers from the capital of the country, where you can always visit for excursion purposes.
Swaymekh owns a well-equipped public beach, as well as private beaches at hotels. Both are equipped with sun loungers, showers and other amenities.
As in Israel, there are medical centers and spa complexes. You can get medical treatment in the Jordanian part of the Dead Sea mineral water, healing mud, oxygen programs and rejuvenating courses of procedures using natural materials and modern technology are also actively used.
Hotels are not cheap, but they compensate for the high cost with high quality services and exquisite interiors; everything you need, including restaurants, bars and shops, is located on the hotel premises.
Hotels: Jordan Valley Marriott, Movenpick, Mujib Chalets, Dead Sea Spa Hotel, Holiday Inn Resort, Ramada Resort, Lagoon, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Russian Pilgrim Residence.
The Dead Sea is one of the four seas that wash the shores of Israel. Thousands of tourists come here year after year to be cured of many diseases. The coastal air is saturated with bromine, which calms the nervous system. The concentration of salt in the Dead Sea is incredibly high - it is impossible to drown here. The healing mud of the Dead Sea is widely used in cosmetology.
Holidays at the Dead Sea resorts are especially popular with older people, many of whom note an incredible surge of energy after swimming and relaxing on the salty beaches.
Climate and weather at the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea region is influenced by a desert climate. This means that the difference between day and night temperatures is significant - the difference can be up to 15 °C. This is a very sunny year-round resort, where a record amount of rain falls during the year. The number of sunny days per year exceeds 330.
From November to April average temperature air temperature in the Dead Sea resorts is 22-29 °C. In summer, the air warms up from 32 to 37 °C, and in July the thermometer reaches 40 °C. The water temperature in the Dead Sea does not fall below 25 °C, and in August it warms up to 34 °C.
Tours to the Dead Sea
Prices for tours for 2 people for 7 nights with departure from Moscow are given.
Dead Sea beaches
The beaches of the Dead Sea can be divided into private and public. The first ones belong to hotels and are well equipped - there are sun loungers, umbrellas, showers, toilets, and convenient descents into the water. Since the Dead Sea becomes shallow every year and the distance to it from the hotel increases, special transport takes guests to the water. Excellent beaches are located in the resort of Ein Bokek.
Free beaches are less well equipped, but they always have a shower to wash off the salt. Also sometimes there are sun umbrellas and toilets. On all beaches you need special shoes for swimming to avoid cutting yourself on the rocks. Swimming time in the Dead Sea should not exceed 20 minutes.
The Dead Sea region is located in an amazing zone - solar radiation is practically safe here. You can sunbathe for 8 hours straight and not get sunburned. Wraps with healing mud and black clay often take place right on the shores of the Dead Sea. Zohar hot springs are rich in sulfur, their water helps with diseases of the joints and muscles.
Treatment at the Dead Sea
Dead Sea - absolutely unique place, which has no analogues in the world. Millions of years ago, in its place was the Lashon Sea, which dried up and left behind a layer of salt up to 2 kilometers thick. It lies directly under the Dead Sea, providing it with incredible salinity: 270 ppm! Sea waters contain magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium chloride, as well as bromides. The air itself at Dead Sea resorts is saturated with bromine - it has a relaxing and calming effect on the human nervous system. In addition, the oxygen content in the air above the Dead Sea is much higher than anywhere else on the planet - in fact, it is a natural pressure chamber.
In health resorts located on the seashore, skin diseases are successfully treated, especially psoriasis (more than 93% of those cured!), as well as diseases of the musculoskeletal system and respiratory organs. The climate and procedures have a beneficial effect on those who suffer from high blood pressure.
Wraps with healing peloid mud and black clay rejuvenate the skin, smooth out wrinkles, and tone it. Mud and clay relieve rheumatic pain and cleanse the skin. Sulfur baths with water from Zohar springs strengthen the circulatory system.
Dead Sea Resorts
The main resorts of the Dead Sea are Ein Bokek and Neve Zohar. This is where most luxury hotels and health resorts, boarding houses and balneological centers are located. The infrastructure is better developed in Ein Bokek, where there are many entertainment venues, restaurants, shops. In Neve Zohar, life is in full swing inside the hotels, which are ready to offer their guests almost everything their heart desires.
Ein Bokek is the most famous resort Dead Sea. This is the one health complex with many luxury hotels and beautiful beaches. There are large balneological centers where you can take a health course based on the waters and mud of the Dead Sea. Bokek stream contains selenium, which helps improve the body's immunity.
Ein Gedi is an oasis in the Judean Desert. Mineral water is produced here from a legendary spring. In addition, in Kibbutz Ein Gedi there is the famous Ahava factory, which makes cosmetics based on minerals and salts from the Dead Sea. There is a store on the factory premises. In Ein Gedi there is a medical complex where you can take a hydrogen sulfide bath and sunbathe on the public beach. The entrance to the water is rocky and difficult; special shoes are required.
Dead Sea Attractions
The most famous local attraction is the ancient fortress of Massada. It was built during the time of King Herod the Great. The fortress resisted the Roman army: its defenders preferred death to defeat. Detailed history the fortress can be recognized at the light and sound show that takes place here in summer season. It starts at sunset and lasts about an hour. Simultaneous translation into Russian is available. You can climb the mountain where the fortress stands on foot or by cable car.
Another popular place among tourists is the mountain range, which was called “Lot’s Wife”. According to biblical history, the wife of righteous Lot turned into a pillar of salt after she looked back at being destroyed by angels hometown Sodom. At certain angles, the pillar looks like a frozen female figure.
IN national park Qumran, which is located on the coast of the Dead Sea, you can see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. The scrolls themselves are kept in the Temple of the Book of the Israel Museum. Ein Gedi is one of the Dead Sea oases that is definitely worth a visit. This is where the magnificent Shulamit waterfall, ice lakes and stone baths are located, as well as a luxurious Botanical Garden, where more than 900 species of bushes, trees and flowers grow.