Latest listing added: August, 2023
Island #1 (€17,000,000)
- Location: Stagnone Lagoon, Tyrrhenian Sea, Sicily, Southern Italy
- Size: ~28 acres, ~11 hectares
- Description: ~20-minutes by motorboat from Birgi, 450km south of Rome
- Ownership: Freehold
- Development: Developed
- Map: See on Google Earth
Santa Maria Island commands a premiere location at the heart of the Stagnone Lagoon, a sheltered expanse of mirror-flat coastal water on the west coast of Sicily. In recent years, the lagoon has become recognised as one of the best places in the world for kitesurfing – an added perk for any sports-inclined investors.
The island has a mansion (460 square metres) and a 16th-century chapel. An additional residence for Santa Maria’s caretakers features alongside an animal shelter. Electricity is supplied to all facilities by an onsite generator.
While a functional olive grove is Santa Maria’s defining natural feature, the island is also populated by pine and palm trees. Prickly pears are a common sight too.
Santa Maria’s combination of natural beauty, location, and established mansion development makes it a premium opportunity for investors.
Island #2 (€3,000,000)
- Location: West of Isla Gorgo and Grado, eastern Marano Lagoon, Northern Italy
- Size: ~142 acres, ~58 hectares
- Description: 1km from Grado Port, 430km northwest of Rome
- Ownership: Freehold
- Development: Developed
- Map: See on Google Earth
Isola Ravaiarina is a property with untapped tourist potential.
The property has two defining features – a once-operational restaurant and a collection of purpose-built fish farm lagoons. A potential investor could once again harness the surrounding lagoon’s natural bounty for use in Isola Ravaiarina’s restaurant. An injection of capital is arguably the spark needed to bring the return of paying customers.
Ravaiarina benefits from a fully functioning harbour, making transport to and from the mainland viable – the port at Grado is approximately one kilometre away by boat.
The property’s unique features and pre-established facilities make it one of the more intriguing private islands for sale on the Italian market.
Island #3 (€1,650,000)
- Location: West of Mondello, Tyrrhenian Sea, Palermo, Sicily
- Size: ~34 acres, ~14 hectares
- Description: ~400m from shore, 16km from Palermo Airport, 410km south of Rome
- Ownership: Freehold
- Development: Development potential (restoration of ruins)
- Map: See on Google Earth
Isola delle Femmine (Island of the Women), also known as Isolotto, is another Italian island steeped in history – from the provenance of its name to the relics it features.
One legend tells that Turkish maidens were sent from their homeland on ships and left adrift in the middle of the sea. In time, the ships came to wreck on a small island, and it was there that they lived for seven years. The island in question became known as Isola delle Femmine.
A derelict watchtower is the island’s centrepiece – a remnant of the 16th-century defence system that protected Sicily from the attacks of Corsair ships. Whilst currently in ruin, there is potential for conservative restoration – a process that could pave way for a private residence or archaeological museum. Genuine intent to rebuild the structure would require cooperation with local and national bodies. There is also a possibility to obtain funding from the European Union or the Ministries of Cultural Heritage, Activities, and Tourism for a cultural development program on the isle. Though further details on such a proposition would have to be gleaned.
As is, the island could also serve as a valuable preservation piece.
Isola delle Femmine also benefits from its premium location on the Sicilian coast – the city of Palermo, and its airports, are less than 20 kilometres away.
Island #4 (Price Upon Request)
- Location: Venitian Lagoon, Venice, Veneto, Northern Italy
- Size: ~7 acres, ~3 hectares
- Description: 700m from shore, 10km from Venice, ~35-min by speedboat from Lido Island
- Ownership: Freehold
- Development: Developed
- Map: See on Google Earth
Ottagono Alberoni is a private, octagonal island located in the Venetian Lagoon. The property is a historical remnant of naval fortifications first built in the 1500s.
The ~7-acre plot benefits from a premier location, with Venice just a short boat ride away. Access to the island is swift and easy, making access to the subsequent facilities and services of the city equally convenient.
Its balance between connectivity and seclusion makes Ottagono Alberoni an attractive location for a private residence.
A wall surrounds the entirety of the island, and there are multiple old constructions throughout the complex – dense greenery covers the rest of Ottagono Alberon’s interior. The island’s flagship residence spans 400 square metres and contains 10 large rooms. The home’s rooftop terrace accommodates panoramic views of the island and surrounding lagoon.
Island #5 (Price Upon Request)
- Location: Marsala, Trapani, Sicily, Southern Italy
- Size: ~297 acres, ~120 hectares
- Description: 3km from shore, near Trapani-Birgi Airport, 450km south of Rome
- Ownership: Freehold Island Parcel
- Development: Development potential (restoration of ruins)
- Map: See on Google Earth
Isola Lunga, also known as Isola Grande, is the largest of the Stagnone islands. The property serves as an exemplar of the Marsala coast.
While the island in its entirety is approximately 120 hectares, roughly 88 hectares are for sale on the real estate market. The available acreage contains several ruined properties that have residential potential if restored.
Isola Lunga is known for the regenerative salt pans on its west coast. The island’s southern limb serves as a nature reserve showcasing the beauty of both the Italian landscapes and its natural inhabitants – migratory flocks of white and pink flamingos are some of the Lunga’s most famous visitors.
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