Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake in the Jordan valley, enclosed by the hills of Galilee and the heights of the Golan. The Jordan enters from the north and leaves at the southern end, carrying its waters towards the Dead Sea. Fishing has long sustained communities on its shores, including Tiberias on the western bank. The lake and the villages around it are closely associated with the life and teachings of Jesus in Christian tradition.