Are houses in Sicily expensive?
Are houses in Sicily expensive? The higher value houses in Sicily are still cheap by overseas holiday home standards compared to mainland Italy or some other popular Mediterranean destinations. As Sicily has only recently started to recover from the 2008 crisis, property prices have been much slower to rise than in many other Mediterranean locations.
Can I drink the tap water in Sicily?
Water -- Most Sicilians have mineral water with their meals. Tap water is normally potable everywhere, including at public drinking fountains. Unsafe sources will be marked ACQUA NON POTABILE. Some cities along the southern coast get their water supply exclusively from a sea-water desalinator, making it non-potable.
What are the pros and cons of living in Italy?
- Pro: The La Dolce Vita lifestyle.
- Con: The language barrier is high.
- Pro: The food is exquisite.
- Con: The cost of living can get quite high in the main cities.
- Pro: Well-developed healthcare system.
- Con: Bureaucratic public services.
Do they speak English in Sicily?
In Western Sicily, that means sticking to Trapani, Cefalù, Erice, Agrigento, and the western islands like Pantelleria. In popular tourist destinations, Italian is spoken (not the Sicilian dialect that I found in other places) and English is often spoken as well.
Is Sicily cheaper than the rest of Italy?
Is Sicily expensive to visit? Generally speaking, no it is not. Sicily can be quite an affordable destination to visit in Italy and you can get a great feel for the culture, cuisine and history without breaking the bank.