- Address: The Dead Sea, Israel.
About the Dead Sea , located in the east of Israel , and its medicinal properties are known to many. But few people guess that you should swim in it in strictly designated places, because somewhere access to water is limited, and in some places there are even quicksand. The beach of Neve Midbar belongs to the category of comfortable beaches, which are popular with young people.
This is an ideal place for a family holiday. The name of the beach is translated as "Oasis of the Desert" and exactly corresponds to it, as the beach is arranged among picturesque meadows and shady alleys. You can come here not only for a couple of hours, but also with a lodging for the night, on the beach there are thatched huts.
Neve Midbar beach - description
On the beach of Neve Midbar there is all necessary equipment for a pleasant stay:
- sun loungers;
- shower cabins with fresh water;
- chaise lounges;
- Volleyball Court.
There are also canopies and umbrellas on the Neva of Midbar, under which you can hide from the scorching sun. All the beach attributes are made in the original cane style, that is, the beds and other items are literally made of reeds.
You can come to the beach by car, which will wait for its owners in a special parking lot. You can have a snack in the nearest restaurants and cafes, and stock up on souvenirs for friends and family - in specialty shops.
Neve Midbar should be visited in the morning to find Bedouins, who sell here fabrics and carpets, ornaments. The menu of local restaurants contains Jordanian and Palestinian dishes. The main attraction of the beach, because of which the number of visitors only increases - is a black curative mud, it is right under your feet. Cosmetics based on it can be bought in a store near the factory.
If mud baths are not to your liking, then you can easily find places with a sandy surface. If there is an opportunity to come to the beach Neve Midbar for Easter, you will be able to visit the annual festival of classical and ethnic music. For safety on the beach watch professional rescuers, but the number of accidents is extremely small.
In addition to thatched huts, you can settle down for the night in a Bedouin tent for a fee. When you get tired of a quiet pastime, you can arrange a party.
Information for tourists
The entrance to the beach is paid, it is approximately $ 24, but the parking is free. The beach of Neve Midbar is open all year round. Pets are not allowed in here, so you need to think about where to attach pets, before you come to the beach. There are shallow parts prepared especially for children.
What is forbidden to do is dive. In water, you can spend up to 20 minutes, and then immediately take a shower. Sunscreen - this is the most necessary thing during the rest on the Neva Midbar. The beach is special because it is open on Saturday. If you choose hotels near Neve Midbar, then you should take a closer look at the hotel of Kalia.
If you are going to come to the beach with children, they should be at least 2 years old. The mode of the beach: from 9 am to 7 pm. After closing, you can get a job at a campsite for $ 25 per person. If you do not like bathing in sea water, then it's worth moving to a comfortable 25-meter pool.
The beach of Neve Midbar is far enough from residential complexes, which, on the one hand, is a plus, because the air and the surroundings are clean, on the other hand, how to get to the beach, you need to think in advance.
On the beach, tourists can buy or rent all the necessary bathing accessories, including towels, a hat. It is here that you will be able to enjoy magnificent seascapes and you will be able to take away many positive memories from here.
How to get there?
To get to the beach Neve Midbar, it will be most convenient to leave Jerusalem . The way should be kept on the highway number 1, along which it will be necessary to drive to the intersection of Lido. Next, you need to make a right turn to road number 90. Then you need to follow the signs to the beach of Kalia , then turn left, the beach Neve Midbar will soon appear.