Corinth Canal


Methoni fortress


Alfeios River


Rio-Antirio Bridge

Several points of great interest:
• Cape Maleas, considered some sort of Cape Horn in the Mediterranean. This is the place where the Mistral meets the Meltemi, the two winds most feared by sailors in the Mediterranean.
• The Mani Peninsula, surely one of the wildest areas of Greece if not the Mediterranean. Only a few coastal villages, with almost no roads. Places where time stands still.
• Cape Tenaro (or Matapan) with its amazing sea cliffs. Long stretch of coastline exposed to the winds, with little shelter.
• The Rio-Antirio Bridge, which dominates the entrance to the Gulf of Corinth. Surfing in this incredible feat of engineering that only a few years linking the mainland to the Peloponnese near Patras.
• The Corinth Canal, only after obtaining permission from the control tower of Isthmia been possible to undertake the indescribable experience of paddling for more than 6 km between the towering sandstone cliffs that seem to fall at any time. The greatest emotion during the last efforts...

Every day has given emotions of all kinds.
in the Log Book the detailed report.

The purpose of the trip was reached: to paddle along the coast and living in close contact with nature making nautical camping in total autonomy, without any logistical support.
The kayaks, as well as equipment stowed in watertight compartments were equipped with a mini water maker and solar panels to power GPS, VHF, etc..
The load of kayaks has been maximized to allow us a faster cruise speed.

Trip summary:
• 550 nautical miles traveled (1000 km)
• 24-day trip (including a stop for big swell)
• 45 km on average paths
• 40 kg load for each kayak