Gan HaShlosha National Park, Natural springs national park in Galilee, Israel.
Gan HaShlosha is a national park with natural springs located in the Galilee region of Northern District, Israel. The natural pools are fed by spring water that maintains a constant temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout the year.
Three Jewish pioneers lost their lives in 1938 when their vehicle struck a land mine during a survey mission for the Jewish National Fund. This event occurred during the period of preparations to develop the area.
The Museum of Regional and Mediterranean Archaeology within the park displays Greek tools, finds from Beit She'an Valley excavations, and an Etruscan collection. The exhibited pieces illustrate the diverse cultural connections of this region across several millennia.
The two artificial pools sit at different elevations and are linked by several bridges, so you can cross between banks without leaving the park. The water of the upper pool stays near 28 degrees Celsius year-round, which makes swimming possible in any season. Since July 2024 the park is classed as a "green garden": lighting any fire, including barbecue coals, is forbidden, though a small gas stove is allowed.
The park's Arabic name, Sakhne ("the hot"), comes from the large pool, whose spring water stays near 28°C all year. The spring, Ein El-Asi, yields an average of 1,700 cubic metres per hour and feeds the Amal Stream, which runs about 500 metres through the park before continuing east toward the Jordan River.
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