Sofia (Greek: Σοφία or Σοφιά also Isle of Gaia) is an island of the Echinades, among the Ionian Islands group of Greece. , it had no resident population. In June 2015 it was reported that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were considering buying the 17 hectare island for $4.7 million. It has planning permission for six villas. It has since been bought by footballer Lionel Messi.