Deep in the heart of Sicily's Caltanissetta province is Mussomeli. The town’s famous 1 euro houses scheme has made the idea of living in Mussomeli a tempting prospect for people across the world. But what daily life is actually like in this corner of Sicily involves more than just a headline-grabbing price tag.
Life here is rooted in a traditional, close-knit community of around 10,000 people, which comes with all the challenges and rewards of rural Italian life. Life in Mussomeli is a world away from the hustle of a big city, and that comes with some real high points as well as a few things to keep in mind.
