Corinth Canal, Corinth

Name: Corinth Canal
Address: Corinth, Greece

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The Corinth Canal is a man made canal in Greece, that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres in length and only 21.4 metres wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. It is currently of little economic importance becoming mainly a tourist attraction. ()

Local name: Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου Length: 3.98 miCoordinates: 37°56'17"N, 22°58'45"E

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Corinth Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Submersible bridge, Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth, Temple of Isthmia.

~1910 ftSE
Bridge
Submersible bridge, Corinth
10 min walk • A submersible bridge is a type of movable bridge that lowers the bridge deck below the water level to permit waterborne traffic to use the waterway. This differs from a lift bridge or table bridge, which operate by raising the roadway.
6 miSW
Exhibits of area archeological finds
Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, Corinth
152 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931-1932, with intentions to display the numerous recent archaeological excavations.
2.4 miW
Museum, History museum
Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth, Corinth
62 min walk • The Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth is a museum in Corinth, Greece.
1.7 miSE
Temple
Temple of Isthmia, Isthmia
44 min walk • The Temple of Isthmia is an ancient Greek temple on the Isthmus of Corinth dedicated to the god Poseidon and built in the Archaic Period. It is about 16 kilometers east of ancient Corinth, at the site of ancient Isthmia.
~580 ftE
Museum, Archaeological site
Diolkos
3 min walk • The Diolkos was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula.
1.1 miSE
37°55'37"N • 22°59'41"E
Corinth Canal Info Kiosk, Corinth
30 min walk • Body of water, Park, Canal
2.6 miN
Locality
Loutraki
67 min walk • Loutraki is a paradise for beach lovers, with its crystal-clear waters and golden sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. Visitors can relax under the warm Mediterranean sun, take a refreshing dip in the azure sea, or indulge in various water sports activities...
3.7 miS
Village
Kechries
95 min walk • Kechries is a village in the municipality of Corinth in Corinthia in Greece, part of the community of Xylokeriza. Population 238. It takes its name from the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae, which was situated at the same location.
5.1 miS
Village
Loutra Elenis
130 min walk • Loutra Elenis is a village in Corinthia, Greece. It is situated on the coast of the Saronic Gulf, about 10 km southeast of Corinth. It is part of the community of Galataki within the municipal unit of Saronikos. It is situated on the Greek National Road 70 between Corinth and Epidaurus.
5.6 miSW
37°54'5"N • 22°53'17"E
Temple of Apollo, Corinth
143 min walk • Museum