Controversy over sale of coastal land in Favignana: Committee’s protest

Last Updated: October 10, 2024

Favignana, dubbi e polemiche sulla vendita di un lungo tratto di costa: la denuncia di un comitato

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A long stretch of coastline in Favignana, the main island of the Egadi Islands in Sicily, is at the center of some controversy after the spontaneous committee “Save the Stornello” highlighted “the recent interest in purchasing several large plots of land in the Stornello district.” The area in question is raising concerns among the owners and residents of the area. The committee’s goal is to protect the natural integrity of the island and is urging the local community to join the battle.

Despite the fact that the urban planning designations currently only allow for agricultural buildings and country residences, the potential purchase of this area has raised doubts about the real purposes of the sale. The committee fears that any construction of structures for different purposes could have a devastating impact on the surrounding environment.

The committee has already taken steps to clarify the situation by sending communications to the relevant local and regional offices, urging strict enforcement of existing regulations, including the regional landscape plan and the directives of the Natura 2000 program. An meeting is scheduled with the municipal administration of Favignana in the coming days to discuss the issue and ensure the environmental protection of the area is preserved.