Sources thermales de Hamat Gader
Hamat Gader, Israel
- Location
- Hamat Gader, Israel
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.1
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSodiumBicarbonateSiliceCalciumFluorure
Hamat Gader is a hot springs site in the Yarmuk River valley, located in an area under Israeli control, near the Golan Heights and the border with Jordan. It contains a spa, modern and ancient baths, a crocodilians farm and a zoo.
Insider tip — The Roman baths of Hamat Gader are among the largest ever built in the Roman Empire — five marble pools, including the Great Pool measuring 50 m by 40 m. The 4th-century AD mosaics with their Greek inscriptions are still visible in situ.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.