Hamat Gader Israel's largest and oldest Spa Complex

Hamat Gader

The Greek City of Gadara was built on a spur overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the Yarmuk River. At the bottom of the hill, in the valley of the Yarmuk, on a little peninsula in the river, stood Hamat Gader - the hot springs of Gadara. In the Roman period the hot springs were renowned for their therapeutic qualities and the second-largest bath complex in the entire Roman Empire was built at Hamat Gader. Among the visitors to the baths in ancient times were famous rabbinical figures and prominent Greek philosophers and tutors like Meleager and Philodemus. A synagogue with a beautiful mosaic floor was erected during the Roman Period near the magnificent baths. Gadara and its hot springs were part of the "region of the Decapolis" - an area of Greek cities that Jesus knew well. Here, in the Land of the Gadarenes, and in the region of the Decapolis, Jesus and his disciples traveled many times - healing and teaching.

1 The Location

Hamat Gader is located on the South Eastern part of the Sea of Galilee, at a short distance from Tiberias and its surrounding area.

2 The Park

The Hamat Gader Park spreads over an area of 40 acres of tropical parkland that includes covered outdoor settings, restaurants, lawns, Ancient Roman Baths and the thermo mineral pool area.

Furthermore Hamat Gader boasts one of the largest Crocodile farm in the Middle East with approximately 200 crocodiles of various species.

3 The Central Bath Complex

The thermo mineral water baths include: Spacious pools filled with water containing potent medicinal and curative properties, Jacuzzi beds and chairs, water jets that relieve neck, shoulder and back tension, a luxurious bubble pool and a hot water waterfall.

4 Properties of the Spring Water

The thermo mineral water at Hamat Gader has two important properties; heat and mineral-rich content. The water gushes at a steady temperature of 42 C, 500-700 cubic meters per hour. The water contains sulfur at a concentration of 4.7% as well as other important minerals. It is said, that Bathing in the water contributes to accelerated metabolism, cell renewal and contributes to the relief of joint pains. Due to the large capacity of the hot springs, the water circulates every four hours, ensuring it remains clean and fresh.

5 Wellbeing

Hamat Gader offers a full range of water treatments and massages of various kinds
The Spa has 17 treatment rooms with a professional team of masseurs at your disposal. (Special reduced rates for groups)

6 The Hotel

The Spa Village Hotel is a magnificent complex comprising 29 luxurious suits situated around the center of the spa. An intimate setting amid lush greenery, overlooking a magical mountain vista.

Further Hotel Services

'Blue-Bar' - A fine vegetarian-restaurant. Serving the hotel's guests
Unlimited use of a state-of-the-art workout gym.
Finnish dry sauna and a wet sauna.
Fully and professionally equipped conference hall (prior booking available for groups).
Fax service
Separate VIP parking and Club Car Service.  

 7 Restaurants

Siam Restaurant

An exotic Asian-restaurant in a charming Authentic Asian Setting, overlooking the central bath complex. Please call in advance to save your reservation, tel: 04- 6659933 or * 6393

Hamachvat Restaurant

A fine dinner -style restaurant that serves a variety of offerings: from fresh fish to a selection of fine meats, fresh salads and soups - a delicious celebration of Israeli cuisine. Please call in advance to save your reservation, tel: 04- 6659933 or * 6393

There might be changes in opening days and hours of the restaurants , please call in advance for final check: * 6393

8 Opening hours

Starting Sunday 05/01/2011, hours of operation of the Hamat Gader (not including spa complex)
Are as follows:
Sunday - Closed
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 09:30 to 17:00
Thursday and Friday 08:30 to 22:30
Saturday 08:30 to 17:00

On Wednesday, 08:06:11 - Shavuot Holiday the site will be open from 09:30 to 22:30

During June to September (including September):
Sunday and Monday - Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday 9:30 to 17:00
Thursday and Friday 08:30 to 22:30
Saturday 08:30 to 17:00

In August, the dates 01:08:11 through 31.08.11 The site will be open every day of the week:
Sunday - Wednesday (inclusive), between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday - between the hours of 08:30 to 22:30
Saturday, from 08:30 to 17:00

9 How to contact us

Web:   www.hamat-gader.com
           www.spavillage.co.il
Email: information@hamat-gader.com
Tel:     ++972 4 6659964 /66/77

 
Hamat Gader combining 2000 years of History, well being and holiness. The perfect place of relaxation, at the end of a touring day in the Galilee.