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 peninsula from the rest of the Greek mainland. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks.
Residents and visitors can enjoy a walk or a run along the Waterfront of Thessaloniki, which is about five kilometers in length, from the Concert Hall to the port. The waterfront is linear and relatively limited in width, giving it the characteristics of a narrow beachfront.
The Rodopi Mountain Range National Park in Greece, also known as the Rhodopes National Park, is a vast and biodiverse area located in northern Greece along the border with Bulgaria. This protected area is part of the larger Rhodope Mountains, known for their rich ecosystems, cultural significance, and stunning landscapes.
Skaros Rock in Santorini is a rocky headland that protrudes out to the azure-blue Aegean Sea. It is located in front of the village of Imerovigli. In the olden days, a majestic castle was located here and used to be the principal place of the Christian congregation in Santorini until the beginning of the 1800s.
Framed between volcanic red rocks and the Aegean sea, Ammoudi Bay is a tiny fishing port located about 300 steps below the town of Oia. The views are spectacular at any time of day, but it is pure magic bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. This is when Santorini is at its most stunning. The white sugarcube houses perched above the deeply red volcanic cliff face, offer an extraordinary sight.
The Egyptian Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world, prevails at the entrance of the port of Chania, on the island of Crete, Greece. The sea-tossed stone lighthouse which stands at the edge of the breakwater is not only the “guard” of the old Venetian harbor, but it is also the most photographed landmark of the Prefecture.
