Arkoudes
The Arkoudes are a group of rocky islets located off the coast of the island of Milos in Greece. The rocks appear to show an opening mouth, a nose, eyes, ears and a body that look rather like bears, whence their name.Photo: Daniel Lobo, CC BY 2.0.
- Type: Rock
- Description: isle group near Milos, Greece
- Also known as: “Arkoúdes”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Plathiena and Archaeological Museum of Milos.
Archaeological Museum of Milos
Museum
Photo: Wordteach, Public domain.
The Archaeological Museum of Milos is a museum in Plaka on the island of Milos, in Greece. Its collections include exhibits dating from the late Neolithic to the Byzantine period.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Plaka and Firopotamos.
Plaka
Town
Photo: Skaps, Public domain.
Plaka is the chief town in Milos, a Greek island in the Cyclades group. It is perched on the top of large rock, overlooking the gulf of Milos. No cars can enter the village because of the narrow spaces between walls and buildings.
Arkoudes
- Categories: island group and landform
- Location: Milos, Cyclades, South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Arkoudes” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Arkoúdes”
- Greek: “Αρκούδες”
- Greek: “Βενετσιάνες”
- Swedish: “Arkoúdes”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Fourkovouni and Vrysida.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ákra Fourkovoúni and Monopetro.
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