Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal is an artificial 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, making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometers in length and only 24.6 meters wide at sea level. The concept of the canal dates back over 2000 years, with several rulers in antiquity dreaming of digging a cutting through the Isthmus. The first to propose such an undertaking was the tyrant Periander in the 7th century BC, who instead developed the 'Diolkos', a land trackway for transporting ships. The remnants of the Ancient Diolkos still remain intact in the area. The canal is a significant engineering feat and a popular tourist attraction