What to do · Corinth
The Diolkos, the Causeway for Dragging Ships
Information
- From
- €0
- Duration
- 20 min
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
Before the canal, the Greeks already crossed the isthmus with their ships: they lifted them onto platforms and dragged them along a stone causeway of about six kilometres, the Diolkos, to save going round the Peloponnese. Next to the west mouth of the canal, beside the Posidonia submersible bridge, stretches of that paved track remain in view, with the ruts marked in the stone.
How to see it
From the Isthmus bridge it is about 5 km towards Posidonia, on the Gulf of Corinth side. The remains are in the open air, on the bank of the canal. It is a short stop that is better understood after seeing the canal: it explains why it took so long to open it.
Tips
- Combine it with the Posidonia bridge It is next door: if a ship passes, you will see the bridge sink.
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