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The lowest point on earth is getting a makeover and shedding its past image of charmless healing resort. There are currently 18 hotels dotting its southernmost beach strip, and five more are set to be erected there in the coming months, including one with suites built directly above the sea. This month is also particularly special as it is the only time of year certain areas are open to the public, so do make your way as low as you can, and enjoy all the beauty and fun the Dead Sea has to offer. A promenade makeover and tax-free shopping malls Sixteen beaches have been covered with soft sand and equipped with parasols and pergolas, even in the water. Showers and toilets have been installed, and the promenade has been given a spruce-up, with greenery, lighting, fitness facilities dotted along it now. It is 4 km of beautiful landscapes, and the location of the new Dead Sea Mall, the first of its kind to be built here is a blessing on days when the heat is too much to bear. A new culture and entertainment complex, the Dead Sea Dome Expo will be opening in April, with a performance hall, a luxury spa, a food court and a beach area with cabins and wading pools. The 21km long Almog Marlstones’ cycling route has also been secured to suit both beginners and experienced riders. In and on the water: activities and experiences Zodiac boat tours: Captain Jacky Ben Zaken takes partcipants on an exploration of the treasures of the Dead Sea: incredible salt formations, freshwater springs and streams, and much more. Where: the exit by kibbutz Mitzpe Shalem Info: saltylandscapes.com Kayak tours: suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced, these

Kayak tours I Photo: Ofer Shmuelfeld

Zodiac boat tours I Photo: Uri Freundlich

-430 Gallery I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

Hotel promenade in Ein Bokek I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

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ATMOSPHERE MARCH 2023

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