Natural hot spring · Algeria
Hammam Silal
Algeria · 4.6 miles northeast of Chemini
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Chemini (5 mi / 7 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Hammam Silal
Hammam Silal is a natural hot spring in Algeria, about 4.6 miles northeast of Chemini. The nearest large city is el hed, roughly 6 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Exploitation traditionnelle
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Hammam Silal. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 36.64917, 4.67251.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Chemini. The spring is about 4.6 miles (7 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: el hed, about 6 miles (10 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Hammam Silal
- Hammam Kiria Not recorded
- Hammam Sidi Yahia El Aidli Not recorded
- Hammam El Biban Not recorded
- Hammam ouled achour Not recorded
- Complexe Thermale Hammam Sokhna Not recorded
- Snonna hamam Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hammam Silal?
Hammam Silal is in Algeria, about 4.6 miles northeast of Chemini. The GPS coordinates are 36.6492, 4.6725.
Can you soak at Hammam Silal?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Hammam Silal?
The closest listed spring is Hammam Kiria, about 7.5 miles northwest. Hammam Sidi Yahia El Aidli is about 17 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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