Interest In Moving To Small Island In Greece? New Population Paid IDR 8.3 Million Per Month

Small island in Greece (Express.co.uk)

JAKARTA - Have you ever imagined living on an exotic island with a clear greenish sea view, white painted building, and fresh cool air?

While it sounds like a dream, it can come true, because of an initiative from the small island of Antikythera. The island is located in the Aegean Sea, flanked by the island of Crete and the Peloponnese Peninsula, Greece.

Small islands in Greece offer incentives for families and workers to live there, including free food, accommodation, and monthly allowances.

Reported by VOI from the Express.co.uk page on Monday, December 2, 2024, Greece offers 500 Euros or IDR 8.3 million per month to new residents for three years after they move. The program is run to address the decline in the population.

The island promises a quiet life in rural areas with stunning beaches and a warm Greek climate. Wayne Mills, Head of Operations at Seven Seas Worldwide, an international shipping company says Antkythera only has 45 permanent residents today.

"They really want to attract young families to revive the island and bring young energy. So interested, you must be very popular once you arrive on the small island of Antikythera," said Wayne.

Antikythera, which only has about 45 permanent residents, desperately wants young families to move there. The majority of the island's population is over 50 years old, with few children, so they want to bring back the spirit of youth.

This is an opportunity for anyone who wants to feel a peaceful rural life while enjoying the beauty of the amazing nature.

The island offers a life that is far from a crowd of cities. Antikythera has an area of only 7.89 square miles and can be accessed by ferry from neighboring island, Kythira, or Kissamos port in Crete.

Life in Antikythera is very simple and traditional. There is one small shop that provides basic food and vegetables during winter. However, the island is equipped with electricity and internet connectivity.

The island is also known for its discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek analog computer used to predict astronomical positions and other celestial phenomena.

This mechanism was discovered in 1901 in a shipwreck off the coast of the island and is considered one of the most significant technological artifacts from ancient times.

Apart from rich history and culture, Antikythera is also famous for its natural beauty. This island is a shelter for migrant birds on their way.

Europe and Africa, making this beautiful island a popular tourist destination for bird observers. With beautiful beaches and still preserved natural beauty, Antikythera offers a unique life experience amidst silence and calm.