Sicilian villages: the charm is real, the illusions less so

Authentic beauty draws tourism. But repopulation strategies and €1 marketing risk causing more frustration than renewal.

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Borghi siciliani: il fascino è vero, le illusioni meno

The article recently published (in truth, a paid content by the Sicilian Region) by ANSA – “Sicilian villages reborn, tourists rediscover a hidden heritage” – describes with enthusiasm and detail the growth of tourism in Sicily’s small towns. And it does well. Places like Militello Val di…