The Sea of Galilee is actually a lake, and is called a "sea" by tradition. The lake is also known as Sea of Kinneret, Lake Galilee or Lake Tiberias. The Sea of Galilee is Israel's largest freshwater lake. At 209 meters below sea level, it is the world's lowest freshwater lake and the second lowest lake in the world after the Dead Sea. The sea of Galilee offers travelers a wide range of water sports, good restaurants, bars, and many Sea Of Galilee hotels located right on the water. The Sea of Galilee area is a spectacular area to travel in and explore. In this page you will find a list of available Kineret hotels and useful information about the Sea of Galilee area to help you plan the best Israel vacation.