Afra Hot Springs
Hot springs in a valley below Tafileh, with pools among the rocks.
Updated 14 October 2026
Afra sits in a narrow valley west of Tafileh where hot mineral water rises from the ground and has been channelled into a set of pools among the rocks, at temperatures that run from bearable to genuinely hot. The road down is steep and winding. Bathing is segregated by hours or by pool depending on the day, and the site is used almost entirely by Jordanians rather than by foreign visitors.
What's there
- The hot pools - the mineral water channelled into basins among the rocks.
- The valley - the narrow gorge the springs rise in.
- The temperature range - pools running from warm to very hot.
- The local use - a bathing place used by Jordanians rather than visitors.
When to go
October to April is the comfortable season; the valley is very hot in summer. Weekends are busiest. Bathing arrangements vary by day.
Good to know
Bathing is segregated and arrangements change; women in particular should check before travelling. Facilities are basic and maintenance is uneven. The road down is steep and narrow.
Nearby
Tafileh is east, and Wadi al-Hasa is north.
What to pack for Afra Hot Springs
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- Swimwear - Needed at most public thermal pools; some traditional baths are nude and single-sex. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel + flip-flops - For wet changing areas and hot poolside stone. Find on Amazon
- A dry bag or waterproof pouch - Somewhere safe for phone and valuables while you soak. Find on Amazon
- Water to drink - Hot soaking is dehydrating; sip between dips. Find on Amazon
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