What Christmas present do you buy for the relative who has everything? If they have a taste for fresh fish, olive oil and an Aegean Sea breeze you could get them their own Greek island.
A 16-acre land mass off the coast of one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean has been put on the international market for the first time.
Little Lesbos is just minutes by boat from the island of Lesbos and has an asking price of AUD $1.2 million, less than the price of a two-bed flat in many parts of London.
The island is located 200 metres opposite the sleepy village of Pamfila. Once there, it’s a 10-minute drive to Mytilini, Lesbos’s capital and main port, founded in the eleventh century BC.
Lesbos is accessible by international airport or ferry and is a favourite of travellers, thanks to its beautiful setting, history, fiery ouzo and beaches.
The estate agents selling the small island say Mediterranean private islands rarely come on the market – and when they do, they often have an astronomical price-tag.
Little Lesbos has clear water bays, smooth sandy beaches and an abundance of vegetation.
Sabine Rollinger, of Vladi Private Islands, which is marketing the sale, said: ‘This is a one of a kind. The waters surrounding the island are clear and tranquil.
‘Fresh water can be gained by installing rain catching or desalination systems. Sewage can be brought over to the mainland or composted.’