Al Hima hotsprings
Al-Mukhayba, Irbid, Jordan, Jordan
- Location
- Al-Mukhayba, Irbid, Jordan, Jordan
- Water type
- bicarbonate, sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Al Hima hotsprings, in the same Al-Mukhayba area (Irbid governorate, Jordan), taps bicarbonate and sodium-chloride water at 40°C (pH 8). An indoor bath, a rotenburo-style outdoor bath, a sauna and massage round out the offering.
Insider tip — Al-Hima Hot Springs on the Yarmouk River at Al-Mukhayba, northern Jordan — one of the oldest documented thermal springs in the Middle East, used since Roman antiquity. The alkaline Cl-HCO₃ waters (changing seasonally from carbonate to bicarbonate-dominated) emerge on the Jordanian side of springs shared with Hamat Gader (Israel/Syria). Water is mildly radioactive (4.9 nCi/L Rn-222), used for rheumatism, circulatory disorders, respiratory conditions and gynaecological issues. The Roman city of Gadara (Umm Qais) overlooks the Yarmouk gorge 8 km north.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.