galilea

Galilea is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Galilee, commonly used to refer to the biblical region of Galilee in northern Israel. The area is traditionally divided into Upper Galilee (northern part) and Lower Galilee (southern part), with the Sea of Galilee lying along its eastern edge. It encompasses varied landscapes, from the mountains of the Upper Galilee to the agricultural hills of the Lower Galilee.

Historically and religiously significant, Galilee is mentioned in Jewish and Christian texts. Important towns include Nazareth and Cana in Lower Galilee, and Capernaum and Tiberias around the Sea of Galilee. The region played a central role in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, according to Christian tradition. The name Galilee itself is derived from the Hebrew galil, meaning district or circle.

In modern usage, Galilea appears as a toponym in various Romance-language contexts and can refer to places or institutions named after the biblical region. The term is also used as a personal name in some Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities.