Sicily Property
Sicily property has not, to date, been that popular with UK buyers, though undoubtedly the introduction of low-cost flights to its airports has not only increased tourist numbers, but improved the potential for property in Sicily as holiday homes.
With large areas of undulating countryside and some great sandy beaches, and enjoying a balmy climate year-round climate, properties in Sicily have much to offer.
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 and property. 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 in Italy, prices of Sicily property for sale are also far from the most expensive and compare very favourably with the fashionable mainland regions.
The Homes Overseas Guide to Buying Property in Italy has advice on the legal and financial aspects of buying Sicily property, plus overviews and information on the process of buying property in Sicily.
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