Corinth Canal

So we're off for our trip across the Peloponnese! We arrive before long at the Corinth canal Built in 1893. Actually closed at the moment due to a large landslide. (which you can't actually tell by looking at the water but is going to be a huge dredging process before ships can pass through again) Built by Hungarians! Many attempts over thousands of years had been attempted but without success. You can see by looking at the map how important this canal has to be. The cost of fixing the landslide has to be enormous. Stopped in little gift shop to get some coffee and gawk at the tourist gifts.Read more