The Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Tiberias, is Israel’s most important freshwater lake, with a circumference of 53 km. It is fed by the Jordan River and represents Israel’s main water reservoir. In addition to its religious significance, as it appears in the biblical text from the period of the kings of Israel and is also important for the Christian faith, the Sea of Galilee is a magical place full of history. In its surroundings, Jesus performed many miracles, such as calming a great storm, walking on its waters, and multiplying the fish.
The pleasant climate and abundance of water create fertile soil that favors the growth of various plant species. The cultivation of dates, bananas, citrus fruits, and vegetables has been prosperous for centuries, and along the coast, the sight of reeds is not uncommon. The water harbors zooplankton and several species of aquatic and semiterrestrial crustaceans such as Potamon potamios, mollusks, damselfish, fish of the suborder Blennioidei, catfish, barbs, among others, and a species of tilapia (Tilapiini), which is known as St. Peter’s fish. There are also other outstanding attractions such as Degania Alef, Israel’s first kibbutz, founded on October 29, 1910.
This tourist paradise is as visited as the Western Wall.
The calm of the Sea of Galilee can quickly turn into a violent storm. The winds are channeled through the mountainous area of Galilee that runs from east to west and agitate the waters in no time.
Source: https://www.britannica.com
