The Corinth Canal is one of Greece’s most striking engineering marvels, a narrow waterway carved through sheer rock that links the Aegean Sea with the Ionian. Standing on the bridge above the canal, you can admire its dramatic, almost vertical walls rising over 70 meters, creating a breathtaking sight that feels both natural and monumental. Opened in the late 19th century, the canal transformed maritime travel, offering ships a faster and safer route. Today it remains a popular attraction, with visitors watching boats glide through the turquoise passage or even trying bungee jumping from its towering bridges. The Corinth Canal is a place where human ingenuity meets raw geological beauty—a must-see landmark for any traveler.

Ancient Corinth was an important city-state of the ancient Peloponnese. Ancient Corinth controlled the strategic position of the Isthmus and was the most important commercial hub of the ancient world, until it was threatened by Athens. Corinth was considered the richest city of the ancient world. Ancient Corinth was an important city-state of the ancient Peloponnese. Ancient Corinth controlled the strategic position of the Isthmus and was the most important commercial hub of the ancient world, until it was threatened by Athens. Corinth was considered the richest city of the ancient world.

Acrocorinth is a steep rock (oropagos) 575 meters high that dominates the Corinthian plain. Ancient Corinth was built at its northern foot. Due to its morphology, it was used since ancient times as a watchtower that became a castle-fortress (Acropolis), from which any possible invasion from Central Greece or from the sea was monitored.