A seaside village in the Municipality of Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi, 10 m above sea level, home to 1,109 residents at the 2021 census.
- Elevation10 m
- Residents1,109
- MunicipalityLoutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi
- TypeVillage
- 7.0 km south-east of Corinth
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Isthmia lies where the Corinth Canal meets the Saronic Gulf. It is a seaside village with an unusual daily spectacle: the submersible bridge.
The bridge that sinks
At the eastern entrance to the Canal the bridge does not lift — it descends into the water so that ships can pass over it. Standing beside it and watching it go under is one of the strangest and best-loved experiences in the area.
What else
Right next door is the archaeological site of Isthmia, with the Sanctuary of Poseidon and its museum, while a little further south lie Kechreai and the submerged remains of the ancient harbour.
Practical notes
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- The bridge submerges whenever a ship passes — there is no fixed timetable.
- There are tavernas and cafes right by the water.
Where it is
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See options →A guided day with transport from Athens to Ancient Corinth and Nafplio, with free cancellation. Also: Corinth Canal & wine tasting, Ancient Corinth half-day
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