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Skorpios or Scorpios (Greek: Σκορπιός, pronounced [skorˈpços]) is a private island in the Ionian Sea off the western coast of Greece and just to the east of the island of Lefkada. The 2011 census reported a population of five inhabitants. Administratively it is part of the municipality of Meganisi in Lefkada regional unit.

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Skorpios

Native name: Σκορπιός
Skorpios
Geography
Coordinates	38°41′31″N 20°44′35″E
Archipelago	Ionian Islands
Highest elevation	81 m (266 ft)
Administration
Greece
Region	Ionian Islands
Regional unit	Lefkada
Demographics
Population	5 (2011)
Additional information
Postal code	311 00
Area code(s)	26450

Geography

The island, spanning 83.2 hectares (205 acres), is irregularly shaped, with main axes about 1500 meters and 1000 meters. It is heavily forested from south to north and features over 200 varieties of trees imported to the once nearly barren island by Aristotle Onassis. There are some sandy beaches, most notably East Beach, which was created by Onassis, who brought sand from Salamis Island for this purpose. It is home to three residences, a helicopter landing pad and a boat quay. Onassis also built harbor facilities in the bay on the north side for his Christina O yacht. The island water comes from a mountain from a nearby island which is estimated to cost about 100 million euros.[1]

History

Skorpios is primarily known as the private island of the late Greek shipping billionaire Aristotle Onassis. It was bought in 1963 and believed to have cost him the equivalent of about €11,000 of today's money (2015).[1] Numerous high profile parties were hosted during the time of Aristotle Onassis. Skorpios was also the site of his wedding to former United States First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on October 20, 1968. In 1971, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was photographed nude by an Italian paparazzo on a Skorpios beach.[2] Upon Onassis's death the island was passed to his daughter Christina, and then in turn to her daughter Athina Onassis, the only surviving heir. Onassis, his son Alexander, and his daughter Christina are all buried on the island.[3]

Rybolovlev long term lease

In April 2013 through her trust, Ekaterina Rybolovleva, the 24-year-old daughter of Dmitry Rybolovlev, bought a group of companies from Athina Onassis for $153 million.[4][5][6] The assets included a long term lease to Skorpios and its smaller islet, Sparti.[7] Beginning in October 2018 and with a completion date of 2020, Rybolovleva began developing a 10,000 square metres (110,000 sq ft) luxury resort on Skorpios for a total investment estimated at €184 million.[8] The island is a Natura 2000 protected area with no more than 5% of its area to be developed.[8] The Greek government is yet to confirm the legality of the purchase. An investigation is underway, as Giannis Mihelakis (a New Democracy MP) raised the question in the Greek parliament.[9] Specifically, Onassis stated in his will that the island would remain in the family as long as they could afford to cover its maintenance expenses. According to the will, if his descendants could not cover the expenses, the island would be donated either to the now defunct Olympic Airlines or to the state.[10]

References

External links

• Skorpios on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)
• Official website of Municipality of Meganisi (in Greek)

На других языках

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[de] Skorpios

Skorpios (griechisch Σκορπιός (m. sg.), Aussprache: [.mw-parser-output .IPA a{text-decoration:none}skɔrˈpjɔs]) ist eine kleine bewohnte griechische Insel im Ionischen Meer. Da sich ihre gesamte Fläche in Privatbesitz befindet, ist das Betreten der Insel nicht gestattet. Skorpios ist ein prominentes Beispiel einer Privatinsel.

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- [en] Skorpios

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[es] Skorpios

La isla de Skorpios (en griego, Σκορπιός) es una pequeña isla privada griega localizada en aguas del mar Jónico, cerca de la costa occidental de Grecia, y muy cerca de la costa oriental de la isla de Léucade. Según el censo de 2001 tenía una población de dos habitantes. Administrativamente pertenece a la municipalidad de Meganisi, en la prefectura de Léucade.

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[fr] Skorpios

Skorpios (en grec moderne : Σκορπιός) est une petite île privée située sur la mer Ionienne à l'est de Leucade et en face du village de Nydrí, en Grèce.

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[it] Skorpios

Skorpios (in greco: Σκορπιός) è un'isola privata nel Mar Ionio al largo delle coste della Grecia e subito ad est dell'isola di Leucade. Il censimento del 2001 riporta per essa 2 abitanti. Dal punto di vista amministrativo è parte della municipalità di Meganisi sotto la Prefettura di Leucade.

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[ru] Скорпиос

Ско́рпиос[1][2][3][4] (греч. Σκορπιός) — остров в Ионическом море у западного побережья Греции, близ города Нидри. Один из немногих частных островов. Административно относится к сообществу Спартохорион в общине Меганисион в периферийной единице Лефкас в периферии Ионические острова. Население 1 человек по переписи 2011 года[5].

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