Sofía (Echinades)
Sofia (Greek: Σοφία or Σοφιά also Isle of Gaia) is an island of the Echinades, among the Ionian Islands group of Greece. As of 2011, it had no resident population.
In June 2015 it was reported that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were considering buying the 17 hectares (42 acres) island for $4.7 million. It has planning permission for six villas.
It has since been bought by footballer Lionel Messi.
References
- ^ "Detailed census results 2011" (xls 2,7 MB) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ^ "Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie want to buy a Greek island". Washington Post. June 7, 2015.
- ^ "Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie To Buy Their Own Private Greek Island?". Inquisitr. 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Auti einai i nisida Sofia pou agorase o mesi sto ionio eikona". Rizoupoulos Post.