Schiza

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Schiza (Greek Σχίζα ( f sg ), also Kabrera or Karvera called ) is a small Greek island west of Cape Akritas before the southwestern coast of the Peloponnese. Geographically it belongs to the archipelago of Inousses within the Ionian Islands.

The island belongs to the municipality of Methoni in Messinia prefecture. According to the 2001 census Schiza had two inhabitants.

Schiza is an island with an irregular shape, an area of ​​12 km ². The highest peak Vigla in the north of the island has a height of 201 meters. The coast is rocky, there are only a quiet bay on the south side. Schiza is covered by scrub and serves as pasture for herds of goats. After the Air Force no more shooting practice flying to the island more, access to the island is allowed since 2007.

The island is designated as a Natura 2000 site.

On the south side of the island, 400 meters from the sea, there is a little explored tertiary limestone cave known as " black hole " (Greek Μαύρη Τρύπα ) is known. It consists of a hall with stalagmites and stalactites and several smaller chambers. The access is very difficult. Here also fragments of pottery have been found in prehistoric times.