Crossing the Corinth Canal (video)

canaleIt ‘s an experience reserved to the lucky few. The opportunity to cross the Corinth Canal does not happen every day to ordinary people. We had this chance because we were doing some filming for a documentary and we were allowed to board a tugboat and make the journey. corintoDriven by our “Triton,” a huge commercial ship under Turkish flag (if memory serves). The route does not last long, about twenty minutes and the visual experience is unique. Until a few years ago it was possible to make the crossing with a tourist boat taht did it 2/3 times a day, but apparently there was not enough demand and they stopped. The boat is still there, but it is available only to organized groups.

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Camping Repontina – Agios Andreas, Arcadia (video)

repontinaIt is situated in a beautiful location, with a private beach and clean sea. Prices negotiable and relatively cheap, it also offers the possibility to use only as a camper-stop with no overnight stay. This camping also falls into the category summer camp for adults.
astrosMost, if not all residents are permanent. The caravans give the impression of having put down roots. You can see enormous kitchens complete with refrigerators, sinks, ovens… whatever you can imagine. It can be a good place to spend the holidays, although you have to get along with neighbors, but I do not think it’s a good choice for motorhomers passing by who wants to stop only a night or two.

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