The town of Sambuca, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, is less than 70km from Palermo, 8km from Lago Aranico and only 20km from the coast. Sambuca has been hit hard with de-population, from about 8,000 inhabitants in the 1950’s to about 5,000 people now. Sitting inside a nature reserve, the town of Sambuca is […]
It is possible to gain citizenship in Montenegro and obtain a second passport. Although Montenegro is not yet part of the EU it is likely to become a member country by 2025 at the latest. The nation is looking to align according to EU requirements and hence gain membership. However, although not an EU country […]
Buying a property in Montenegro can be a simple process if you deal with a registered estate agent and relevant professionals. Overseas buyers can easily purchase property for their business or for personal use. Stages of Buying Property in Montenegro: 1. Property selection made from several visits with your estate agent. 2. Negotiate a price […]
Montenegro is extremely attractive due to its Mediterranean climate, beautiful and clean Adriatic Sea, many historical attractions, a well-developed tourist infrastructure also the non-requirement of visiting visas for many countries. Montenegro can be reached by plane to Tivat or Podgorica airport, by train to Podgorica or Bar, also by car or ferry. Why Montenegro? It […]
Extensive archaeological evidence places Budva among the oldest urban settlements of the Adriatic coast. Substantial documentary evidence provides historical references dating back to the 5th century BC. A legend recounts that Bouthoe (Βουθόη – Vouthoe) was founded by Cadmus, the founder of Thebes, Greece, when exiled out of Thebes, finding a shelter in this place […]
Widely regarded as one of the most attractive EU visa programmes. Portugal will grant a residency visa for a family that includes dependent children upon an investment in real estate for €500,000. The visa will be renewed every two years and incredibly the only requirement is to spend at least two weeks in the country […]
Zungoli is a town in the province of Avellino, Campania in Southern Italy. It lies about 58 kilometres north east of the town of Avellino. The city of Naples (Napoli) is about 110kms away and can be reached in about one and a half hours by car. About the same distance is the popular coastal […]
Salemi is a town in the south west of Sicily, the island that lies at the ‘toe’ of Italy’s boot. Houses needing refurbishment and restoration will be sold on an auction basis with reserve prices starting at just €1! Although Salemi is a relatively late entrant to the “Casa €1” scheme with announcements only made […]
Brittany Whether it be its impressive megalithic and medieval monuments, it’s splendid coastal towns famous for their succulent seafood including scallops and oysters or the vastness of its enchanting countryside, you can be sure that Brittany is boundless in what it has to offer. A region with a totally unique sense of community, the ‘Bretons’ […]
It all seemed like doom and gloom back in March 2020 when the national lockdown and quarantine rules were announced but there has been a record-high number of enquiries locally and nationally in certain areas of France and many other European destinations, making estate agents extremely busy. Once the lockdown eased in May, previous agreed […]
