Originally Pefkos was mainly used as a summer temporary residence for those who lived further inland but grew crops such as grapes, olives, tomatoes, figs and corn. They couldn't return home daily due to the heat and distance, so had small very basic houses in Pefkos.
Pefkos was a summer retreat for people living further inland who grew crops like grapes, olives, tomatoes, figs, and corn. They couldn't travel back every day due to the heat and distance, so they lived in simple homes in Pefkos.