Arkadio (island)
| Arkadio (Αρκάδιο) | ||
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| Waters | Aegean Sea | |
| Archipelago | Cyclades | |
| Geographical location | 36 ° 46 ′ 54 ″ N , 24 ° 24 ′ 0 ″ E | |
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| length | 740 m | |
| width | 530 m | |
| surface | 19.2 ha | |
| Highest elevation | 91 m | |
| Residents | uninhabited | |
Arkadio ( Greek Αρκάδιο [ arˈkaðjɔ ] ( n. Sg. )) Is an uninhabited small island in the north of the Bay of Milos opposite Cape Kerdari.
Like Milos, the island lies on the arch of the Cyclades . Its foundation - mostly on the southwestern part - was badly eroded by sea waves, while an earthquake in 1925 caused very deep cracks. Their flora consists mainly of lower scrub.
It is also known as Arkadia , Akradia or - in contrast to Mikri Arkadia ("Little Arkadia") to the west - as Megali Arkadia ("Greater Arkadia"). Both archipelago are known as Akradies (plural for Akradia).
Arkadio is archaeologically important because of some remains of buildings from late antiquity . In order to protect the natural habitat and cultural heritage, the small island has been officially declared an Area of Natural Beauty .
Web links
- General information about Arkadio, Aegean Portal (English), (Greek)