Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years
Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs have reopened after a six-year closure. The springs were last accessible in 2020, but rainy conditions led to the blockage of their flow. The reopening follows the recent lowering of the Sea of Galilee's water level.
- ▪Gofra Beach's sulfur springs reopened in mid-May.
- ▪The springs were closed for six years due to blockage from underwater pebbles.
- ▪The last access to the springs was in 2020 before the water level rose.
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Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six yearsThe 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.Follow us on GoogleGofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of Galilee’s water line.(photo credit: Kinneret Cities Association)
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