How Much It Was Worth
You see, it had been mostly barren when it was purchased as a private retreat by Ari Onassis in 1962. He bought the piece of land at the price of 3.5 million Greek drachmas. In today’s currency, this is going to be the equivalent of about $12,000. He went on to transform this arid plot of land into what it is now.
How Much It Was Worth
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Transforming The Island
In an effort to make it tranquil and idyllic, he imported over 200 types of trees to the island. Onassis also established the forests that now run the length of Skorpios. He did not only help build the widespread woodlands, but he also created East Beach with the use of sand from the nearby Salamis Island.
Transforming The Island