Destinations around the world for increasing wellness and immunity : 15. Hot springs of Hamat Gader
Location: Hamat Gader,Israel
Destination type : Wellness Destination
Hamat Gader is Israel’s largest and oldest spa complex.It is located in Yarmuk river valley of Israel. The crocodile farm complex includes thermal baths. The water contains sulfur at a concentration of 4.7%, which may have a therapeutic effect on skin diseases, asthma, rheumatism and wrist pain, as well as renew skin cells
History of Hamat Gader
- Hamat Gader was already a widely known health and recreation site in Roman time
- The baths were constructed during 2nd century
- The inscriptions in the baths mentions the empress Eudocia (421-460), the Caesar Anastasius (491-518) and the Umayyad caliph Muawiyya (661-680) who had visited the baths
- The synagogue uncovered on the mound south of the baths was built in the 5th-6th century for use by the many Jews who came to the baths
Activities for tourists at Hamat Gader
- Take a plunge in the hot spring waters
- Visit the ancient Roman baths
- Visit alligator farm
- Enjoy parrot shows
How to reach there
Air
Tel Aviv airport is 165 kms away. It has flights to international destinations such as:
- New Delhi
- Kochi
- Athens
- Baku
- Istanbul
- Amman etc
Climate
The best times to visit Hamat Gader are months April to November
Season | Average temperature |
Winter ( December to March) | 7°C to 23°C |
Summer (May to August) | 22°C to 38°C |
Nearby destinations for tour operators / travel agents
- Nazareth ( 54 kms away)
- Tel Aviv( 153 kms away)
- Ein Gedi ( 170 kms away)
- Jerusalem ( 162 kms away)
- Jaffa ( 160 kms away)
Some hotels in HamatGader for tourists and tour operators with room tariff less than Rs.6500/- per night
Hassan Guest House https://hassan-guesthouse.business.site/
Kibbutz Mizra Country Lodging https://www.mizrabb.co.il/
Nazareth Guest House Al Nabaa https://www.nazarethguesthouse.com/
Antique Guest House https://www.antique1667.com/
Pninat http://www.pninat-haemek.co.il/
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Photo courtesy: By Yarin Kirchen from Stamford – IMG_4054, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2876566
Content courtesy : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamat_Gader