Hammam Musa

Sinai


Tradition holds that these hot springs, about 5km from Al Tor, were one of the possible stopping points used by Moses and the Israelites on their journey through Sinai. It’s possible to bathe in the springs, and there are some paved walkways, a changing area and a small cafe.


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