After six years of being overtaken by the rising level of the Sea of Galilee, Gofra Beach’s sulfur spring was finally reopened in mid-May after the water line lowered enough to reveal the mineral-rich pool.
The last time the spring was accessible was in 2020, before rainy conditions caused the Sea of Galilee’s water level to swell and underwater pebbles blocked the spring’s flow.
The spring’s waters have naturally occurring healing properties due to the presence of sulfur and minerals, such as boron, fluorine, and chloride, which are infused into the water deep underground before it bubbles to the surface at a temperature of around 31 degrees.
Before the spring’s reopening, a small, 20cm deep wading pool was constructed on the beach to allow Gofra Beach’s visitors to enjoy the warm, healing water.
The pool, which was constructed with permission from the Water Authority, was designed to direct all of the spring’s trickling water into one area.
According to the Kinneret Cities Association, Gofra Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the Sea of Galilee. The 900-meter-long strip of beach has facilities available for recreation and camping, as well as a boating channel.
