Arkoudospilios
Contact info:
- Gouverneto Monastery Trail, Akrotiri 731 00, Crete, Greece
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Region:
Difficulty:
Medium
Rules
Working Hours: Open 24h
Description
Arkoudospilios, also known as Bear Cave or the Cave of Panagia Arkoudiotissa, lies along the historic walking route from Gouverneto Monastery toward Katholiko Monastery. Its name comes from a remarkable stalagmite resembling a bear bending over a small pool of water. Archaeological inscriptions connected with Apollo and Artemis indicate that the cave served as an ancient sanctuary before becoming associated with Christian worship. Today a chapel dedicated to Panagia Arkoudiotissa occupies the cave, creating a fascinating combination of geology, ancient religion and Orthodox tradition. Access is exclusively on foot along the trail through the rugged Akrotiri landscape.
- Ideal for
Solo Trip
Friends Trip
Trip of Two
- Accessible by
Walking
Dirt Road