Tourists choose Sicily for purchasing their second home

For Germans and French, the ideal location for a second home has traditionally been the island of Mallorca and the Netherlands. However, in recent years, there has been a shift in trend, with Sicily now ranking as the top destination for purchasing a second home.

This has led to a 6.5% increase in demand for the luxury segment compared to previous years. Buyers are almost always the same individuals who had previously vacationed in the area.

What Are the Advantages of Buying a Second Home?

1. Going on vacation without the stress of organizing accommodations.

2. Enjoying a holiday while feeling at home, making the experience much more relaxing – no need to carry tons of luggage or worry about unpleasant surprises that could ruin the entire trip.

3. Renting it out for the rest of the year as a residence, turning it into an alternative source of income.

4. One day, it could serve as a peaceful place to spend retirement.

Why Choose Sicily?

1. For the granitas and other delicacies that are not yet available in German or French supermarkets.

2. For the favorable climate and the hospitality of the people.

3. For the price per square meter, which starts at just 1,200 euros per square meter, reaching up to 7,000 euros in more renowned locations like Taormina.

Purchasing a property abroad can be risky if not guided by a professional, as confirmed by a Danish woman who recently bought a house in the Tindari lagoon:

“My decision was heart-driven,” said the woman, interviewed by “Der Tagesspiegel.” “I saw the house on a real estate portal and fell in love with it! I dreamed of living there carefree, surrounded by sun, sea, and good food, but it turned out to be a bad investment. Anyone wanting to buy abroad should make sure to inform themselves or better yet, be guided by a real estate agent.”

Investing in property yields much more than leaving money in the bank, but care must be taken not to make mistakes.

It should also be considered that reselling a property can be much more difficult the further you are from the main points of interest, which in Sicily include:

• Catania, a step away from Mount Etna and easily accessible by air thanks to the Fontanarossa international airport.

• Taormina, the most famous and visited Sicilian city by tourists.

• Syracuse, with the island of Ortigia, which is growing rapidly and has more demand than the market offers.

• Ragusa for its historic villas and wineries.

• Noto with its baroque cathedrals.

• Capo d'Orlando for its pristine sea.