
Acropolis of Arkesini
In Vroutsi village, if you take the road leading to the sea, you will come across the small church of Agios Ioannis with its blue dome.
The next stop is the hill on which the Acropolis of Arkesini, or Kastri, is built. Ruins of the fortress are visible at the top of the hill, and the road starts to descend from there.
The ancient walls are clearly visible from Kastri, which a hundred stone steps lead you to the eponymous chapel. The view from the top is well worth the climb.
The whitewashed presence of Panagia Kastriani emerges enticingly among the ruins of the Acropolis. It is celebrated on September 8th each year. There was an ancient aqueduct and Roman reservoir in the Acropolis, and the walls date from the 4th century BC. There is a fortified tower to the north, and ancient tombs have been excavated on the eastern side.
The Acropolis was named “Aspis” and was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.