The Airbnb contest to rent a house for one euro in Sicily A new tourism model is being tested in Sambuca

Airbnb has launched a new project to enhance the Italian villages, organizing a competition in which one person, two or perhaps an entire family will have the opportunity to "win" a (beautiful) for 1 euro in Sambuca, Sicily. Sambuca has become a model of urban regeneration, as it is the first village to propose the sale of decaying properties on a large scale at a symbolic price. Hundreds of new citizens from all over the world have repopulated the town by buying 125 houses after the depopulation that began in the 1960s with the Belice earthquake. Now in Sambuca, together with many Italians, there are Americans, Swiss and French who have changed nation and renovated houses in decay, thus also starting a completely new model of tourism.

To submit your application, you must fill out the form on the Airbnb website by February 18th. The conditions for applying are to be over 18 years old, to be available to move to Sambuca for at least 3 consecutive months starting from 30 June 2022, with the possibility of bringing your family (maximum two adults and two children), and have a good knowledge of the English language. Candidates will then have to demonstrate that they want to rent a room in the house on Airbnb and the winner will be able to withhold all revenue from renting the room on the platform.