The extremely narrow channel on the north side of the Peloponnese peninsula, spectacularly framed by vertical cliffs, spares yachtsmen who want to sail from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean the route around Cape Maleas. This is notorious for its violent storms, especially in spring and autumn. In addition, the route from the Ionian Sea to Athens is around 160 nautical miles shorter if you take the approximately 6.5 kilometre-long canal route.
The passage is spectacular and very popular, as the canal has been driven deep into the rock and is beautifully illuminated at night. A drone video of the construction work shows the extent of the landslide.
It is now completely closed until the excavation work, which has already begun, has been completed. On the Website of the channel crews can find out whether the ban is still in place.
Andreas Fritsch
Editor Travel
