A retired British couple who moved to Sicily a decade ago decided to trade it in after a couple of years for the lesser-known Italian mountain region of Abruzzo, which they realised was much more suited for their lifestyle.

Karen Jones, 62, and Alistair Jones, 72, from the West Midlands, moved to Selinunte in Sicily’s Trapani province in 2013, after Alistair, who worked in insurance, took early retirement and they sold their house in the UK.

The year before they had a two-bedroom home with a large sun terrace built near the sea, which cost around £120,000, but it didn’t turn out to be their dream home. Unlike most expats who fall in love with Sicily’s vibes and hotspots , the pair didn’t feel the same attachment, and they began looking further afield.

“I didn’t like the area, th

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