 Since 1460, Arvanites are settled on the island, refugees from Peloponnese, and create the modern town port.In the 16th century, the island began to be settled also by refugees from the warfare between the Ottomans and Venetians.The Arvanites' presence was evident until the mid-20th century, when, according to T. Jochalas, the majority of the island's population was composed of Arvanites.