Sicily revokes century-old Mondello beach concession over mafia links
Regional authorities withdraw permit after citing risk of organised crime infiltration linked to a subcontractorIt is one of Europe’s most celebrated shorelines, framed by mountains and 19th-century villas and famed for its Caribbean-blue water and white sand.But Mondello beach in Palermo,...
<p>Regional authorities withdraw permit after citing risk of organised crime infiltration linked to a subcontractor</p><p>It is one of Europe’s most celebrated shorelines, framed by mountains and 19th-century villas and famed for its Caribbean-blue water and white sand.</p><p>But <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/jun/22/sicily-best-beaches-coves-nature-reserves-readers-tips">Mondello beach</a> in Palermo, Sicily, has also been mired in controversy, the subject of complaints stretching back a century from residents and tourists who say its private lidos, cabins and deckchairs have left scant room for public access.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/sicily-mondello-beach-mafia">Continue reading...</a>
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