Isthmia Attractions

The village of Isthmía, to the south of the eastern end of the Corinth Canal, is of interest for the remains of the ancient sanctuary of Poseidon (1km/.75mi south of the canal), which were excavated by American archeologists from 1952 onwards. This was the scene of the Isthmian Games, held every second year from 582 B.C. onwards, in which the victor's prize was a wreath of wild celery or spruce.