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Arkoúdi

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Arkoúdi

Arkoúdi sits on the route: 15 minutes from Vartholomió, 35km from Blue Caves.

Arkoúdi is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 1,305, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arkoúdi sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arkoúdi to your route.

About Arkoúdi

Lygia (Greek: Λυγιά) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Vartholomio, Elis, Greece. The community includes the villages Arkoudi, Glyfa, Ioniki and Paralia. Lygia is situated in the low hills of the southern part of the Kyllini peninsula, 3 km from the Ionian Sea. It is 4 km southeast of Kastro, 4 km

Read more east of Loutra Kyllinis and 4 km west of Vartholomio. Arkoudi is the westernmost village of the community, 4 km southwest of Lygia, on the coast near Loutra Kyllinis. Its population was 77 in 2001. Glyfa is 2 km southwest of Lygia, and had 249 inhabitants in 2001. Paralia is 3 km south of Lygia, on the coast. It had 96 inhabitants. The village Ioniko is adjacent to the east of Paralia, and has no permanent residents.

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Where is Arkoúdi located?

Arkoúdi is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.8468 latitude, 21.1102 longitude.

What is the population of Arkoúdi?

Arkoúdi has a population of approximately 1,305 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,305
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
37.8468, 21.1102

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Arkoúdi

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Blue Caves

A series of natural sea caves along Zakynthos's northern coast where the reflected light turns the water an intense electric blue.

35 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach)

A dramatic cove on Zakynthos accessible only by boat, famous for a rusting shipwreck on brilliant white sand surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.

43 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Ancient Olympia

The birthplace of the Olympic Games, this sacred sanctuary in the Peloponnese contains the ruins of athletic facilities, temples, and the workshop of Phidias.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Arkoúdi

  • 78 kmRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arkoúdi.

Vartholomió

🇬🇷 Greece

9 km awayPop. 6,145

Kyllíni

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10 km awayPop. 1,079

Neochóri

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11 km awayPop. 1,105

Gastoúni

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 8,114

Myrsíni

🇬🇷 Greece

14 km awayPop. 1,213

Kavásila

🇬🇷 Greece

14 km awayPop. 1,231

Andravída

🇬🇷 Greece

15 km awayPop. 3,753

Savália

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 1,101

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