Sea of Galilee

Lake Tiberias

In the webcam, Lake Tiberias, also known as the Sea of ​​Galilee, Lake of Gennesaret, Lake Kinneret. It is located in the northeastern part of Israel, near the city of Tiberias.

The Sea of ​​Galilee in the online camera is a freshwater reservoir with an area of ​​about 160 sq. kilometers and depths up to 45 meters. The lake in the live broadcast has a tectonic origin. Like the Dead Sea, Kinneret appeared as a result of a break in the earth’s crust.

Lake of Gennesaret in the online broadcast plays an important role for the country as many historical events are associated with this reservoir, attracting tourists. In addition, the lake in the webcam is the main source of fresh water.

The Sea of ​​Galilee, shown online, is a witness to key events and stages in the history of mankind, the most important of which are associated with the life of Jesus Christ. It is generally accepted that Jesus Christ walked on the water in the web camera. Today, on the northern coast of the sea in an online camera, in the city of Capernaum (Kfar Nachum), where the Savior lived and preached, archaeological excavations are underway.

The biblical miracles that took place near Lake Kinneret in the live camera are reflected in the paintings of artists: Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov with the Gospel cycle of paintings depicting Lake Tiberias, Rembrandt “Christ during a storm on the Sea of ​​Galilee”.

Rest on the Lake of Gennesaret

The legendary events that took place by the sea in the online stream, of course, attract masses of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world. Sacred cities on its banks with ancient churches and sights are highly appreciated by fans of antiquity.

Lake Tiberias in the webcam is not only an important historical and religious site, but also a great place to relax with a comfortable climate, equipped campsites and picturesque nature.

Beaches of the Sea of ​​Galilee

The beaches of Lake Kinneret in the online webcam are divided into official and unofficial. The difference is in the availability of lifeguards as a service, payment for the stay and other conditions for comfort. On unofficial beach areas, vacationers are left to their own devices: no one controls security, but you can spend time here for free, take sun loungers and tents with you.

Among the official beaches of Lake Kinneret in the online camera, the most popular are: Kiner, Dugit, Golan, Lebanon, Halukim, Tzemach.

Unofficial beach areas: Ekev, Tsaalon, Ashlim (Diamond), Duga, Gofra, Susita, Yarden Kinneret, Hukuk, Sapirit and Mifratz Amnun

Tourists who come to the lake in a web camera especially like the favorable weather, which pleases even in winter. The average air temperature in January is +18 C, and in July – +32 C.

Fishing on Lake Tiberias

The Sea of ​​Galilee of Israel, which you see in the live broadcast, is famous for the fact that the apostle Peter himself fished in it. Local restaurants often offer Galilean tilapia, which is found in abundance in Lake Kinneret in the online camera.

See other webcams from Israel on Baltic Live Cam – the beach of the city of Caesarea, the coast of Herzliya, the Western Wall in Jerusalem, HaKshatot beach in Ashdod, Almog beach in Eilat.