Second-home seekers hoping for a cultural and sunny spot in which to spend their time may be wise to consider buying property overseas in Sicily.

Stefania Gatta, a spokeswoman at the Italian State Tourist Board, says the island has plenty to offer people who travel there.

She notes Sicily is cheaper than many other parts of Italy, meaning foreign exchange potentially goes some way further.

But it is not all about money, with Ms Gatta suggesting the area has a lot to offer in terms of culture and sights.

"Palermo is a beautiful city with heritage from the Norman conquest and the Arab conquest, so it's got a lot of architecture and nice things to see," she states.

And people buying property overseas in Sicily need not worry about travel between their new base and existing UK home, as easyJet has recently announced it is set to offer its trademark low-cost flights to the island for the first time.

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