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Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress

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Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress

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Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress

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Location: Achaea, Greece

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1. Olive Tree Path – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Αγυιά

79.0km

04:50

620m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rio–Antirrio Ferry – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Άγιος Βασίλειος

31.4km

01:53

150m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Antirrio Ferry ⛴️ – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Ιτιές

58.5km

03:17

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓

February 12, 2019

A water-filled moat protected the land (south) side of the Venetian/Ottoman Rhion fortress, occupying the southern outcrop at the entrance to the narrow sea strait that leads to Corinth, a strategic passage since antiquity.

Lenka

November 14, 2023

At the north tip of the Rio peninsula and at the entrance of the Corinthian Gulf proudly stands the Castle of Rio, historically known as the Castle of the Morea. The castle was built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in 1499 within three months. Along with its twin, the Antirrio Castle, they were intended to protect the entrance to the Corinthian Gulf, and were nicknamed the "Little Dardanelles". For a considerable time the fortress served as a prison, today it is used for cultural purposes, especially concerts during the summer. The admission fee is 3 Eur (2023) and the opening hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Rainer

November 16, 2025

The entrance fee has increased to €5 (2025). Since there are no tickets and no price list, I doubt that this is an official charge. A visit is worthwhile in any case.

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Location: Achaea, Greece

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Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress

1. Olive Tree Path – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Αγυιά

2. Rio–Antirrio Ferry – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Άγιος Βασίλειος

3. Antirrio Ferry ⛴️ – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Ιτιές

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