Sicily's Naro joins €1 home scheme to revive historic town

The medieval town of Naro, in Sicily's Agrigento province, is the latest Italian destination to offer homes for €1, aiming to combat depopulation and boost tourism. The initiative, approved by the Comune di Naro, is open to Italian and foreign nationals who meet local requirements. Applications are submitted via the online Case 1 Euro Naro platform, available in multiple languages. Source: Euronews

The catch

Buyers must renovate the properties, which are all listed as "needing to be renovated." They also cover notary fees, registration and cadastral taxes, plus costs for project design, safety compliance, and urban planning. A deadline for completing the work is likely. Source: Euronews

What Naro offers

Beyond the cheap homes, Naro boasts a historic centre with Baroque architecture, the Chiaramontano Castle, and the MAN open-air museum created after a 2005 landslide. The town also preserves its 13th-century Golden Gate (Porta d'Oro). Local delicacies include cassata and pasta reale. Source: Euronews