We got to Mussomeli [where her friend, Mark, had a house] and I just absolutely loved the whole landscape and the vibe. Straight away I thought, oh my god, maybe this is actually for me,” she says.

Mussomeli in Sicily launched a one-euro home program in 2017. It was a huge success, the deputy mayor said, with nearly 95% of the inventory sold within 5 years. The sales led to an influx of ...

Nine hours away, the larger Italian town of Mussomeli, in Sicily, is offering a similar deal. The town, founded in the second half of the 14th century, features narrow streets, an ancient church ...