There’s so much to see in Israel that getting off the beaten path can be difficult. My friends, Misha and Marina recently came back from a trip to Israel. I offer you their story about a place that is not included in most tours, but, for multiple reasons, is worth a visit.
What an amazing country Israel is! Having visited once, one feels being pulled back there by invisible strings (perhaps there is something in us that compels us to return to our historic roots). Even the most complete tour cannot include all worthwhile destinations. I would like to share with you one particular place which is not well known to average traveler – Hamat Gader. It is located at the border of Israel with Jordan and Syria, at the south-eastern part of sea of Galilee (Lake Kineret).
The sulfide springs (4.7% hydrogen sulfide) with running water 42-57 degrees Celsius was discovered by the Romans in the 2nd century and is now a favorite place for rest and relaxation for many Israelis. We stayed the whole day there, swimming in the pool, enjoying the Jacuzzi and waterfall, lunch at the restaurant, after which returning to the water. There is a hotel (The Spa Village Hotel), a vegetarian restaurant and bar (“Blue-Bar”), gym, sauna, steam room, a Crocodile Farm (which you can visit), and of course, various historic sites. These include Roman baths c. 2nd century, a synagogue c. 5th century with amazing mosaics, a church, and a park.
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I know from my own experience, that after every trip, there is still a lot we didn't have time to see or just didn't know about place worth a visit.
Perhaps some of you would like to share some “off the beaten path” destinations or places of interest.
Thanks, Liliya
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