Gadek Hot Springs

Gadek Hot Springs, also known as Kolam Air Panas Gadek, is a natural hot spring attraction in Gadek, Alor Gajah District, Melaka, Malaysia. Located about 24 kilometers north of Melaka City, it features naturally heated mineral water channeled into public bathing pools. Developed with basic recreational facilities, it is a popular local getaway for families and visitors seeking warm-water soaking and relaxation in a simple, open-air village setting.

Visitors can expect an open-air complex with several concrete pools of varying temperatures fed by natural hot spring water. The setting is simple and village-like, surrounded by palm trees and local houses. Facilities include open bathing pools, foot-soaking pools, changing rooms and seating areas. Visitors typically soak feet or bathe in the warm mineral water, picnic, and relax. The atmosphere is casual and family-oriented, especially busy on weekends.

Gadek Hot Springs is a long-known natural geothermal spring in Alor Gajah that has been used by local residents for bathing. It was later developed with concrete pools and basic amenities by local authorities as a public recreational attraction for the district.

The hot spring is valued locally for leisure and wellness, with traditional belief in the therapeutic benefits of soaking in natural mineral hot water. It serves as a community recreational site for families in Alor Gajah and surrounding areas.