Overview
Ein Bokek sits on the western shore of the southern Dead Sea basin.
Biblical significance
Ein Bokek itself is not a biblical site, although the Dead Sea and surrounding Judean wilderness form the setting for numerous biblical narratives.
Historical background
The modern resort zone has developed around the extraordinary geography and mineral resources of the Dead Sea region.
What you will see
Dead Sea beaches, dramatic desert mountains and the unusual experience of floating in extremely saline water.