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Buying Property in Sicily (Sicilia)
Where to buy property in Sicily (Sicilia)
Separated from the southern Italian mainland by the Straits of Messina, Sicily has not, to date, been a major destination for UK property buyers, though undoubtedly the introduction of low-cost flights to its airports has not only increased tourist numbers, but improved the region’s potential as a holiday home location.
The island has a varied landscape. Mount Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano and is understandably Sicily’s best known geographical feature. But with large areas of undulating countryside and some great sandy beaches, and enjoying a balmy climate year-round climate, this region has much to offer as a sunny holiday destination.
In the southeast, the ancient city of Siracusa is the gateway to a region of lovely, UNESCO-protected Baroque towns such as Noto and Ragusa, and the much-admired beach at Pollazzo. The capital, Palermo, has a wealth of varied architecture reflecting a long and colourful history but is undergoing a modern makeover with investment in infrastructure. There are good transport links to a number of beaches and resorts such as Cefalu, on the north coast, and Trapani in the west.
In the east is Messina, the closest point to the mainland, and the island’s best-known resort, Taormina and picturesque Isola Bella bay with its island nature reserve. Though not the cheapest property for sale in Italy, prices of property for sale in Sicily are also far from the most expensive and compare very favourably with the fashionable mainland regions.
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Buying property in Sicily
