Melissia was first widely populated by Greek refugees coming from Asia Minor after their persecution by turkish forces in 1922, and the region was renowned for its healthy climate, full of sanitariums for those who suffered from tuberculosis.
Melissia was first widely populated by Greek refugees coming from Asia Minor after their persecution by the Turks in 1922. The region was renowned for its healthy climate and it was full of sanitariums for those who suffered from tuberculosis.