A little piece of paradise has been put up for sale in part of the Gulf of Naples. In the heart of the supervolcano area “Phlegraean Fields” lies a small island, Punta Pennata, that combines history and mythology.
This 200 square meter area in the municipality of Bacoli, south of Naples, is owned by the heirs of a Neapolitan family who now want to part with the small island.
Punta Pennata is offered through Sothebys auction house for five million euros. The mayor of Bacoli, Josi Della Ragione, fears that private individuals could take over the island and build on it. He is therefore committed to ensuring that his community acquires the “Isola Pennata”. He wants to turn it into a public park.
With a maximum height of 29 meters above sea level and a minimum distance from the mainland, the island is characterized by lush Mediterranean vegetation and Roman remains. It is a fascinating and unique place with breathtaking views of the volcanic area and the holiday islands of Ischia and Procida.
Mayor is combative
“We will do everything we can to take over the island and manage it in the interests of the community. If the purchase price is too high for the city’s treasury, we are also prepared to mobilize the institutions and citizens. Many of them have agreed to actively support our initiative. “Punta Pennata must remain an oasis of peace that is accessible to everyone,” 38-year-old Della Ragione emphasized to the media.
Buying the island, which is located opposite a popular Bacoli beach, is a must for the mayor to avoid possible construction speculation. “We have contacted Sothebys and will visit the island next week with experts. We hope to then be able to start negotiations about the purchase. In recent years, the municipality of Bacoli has been plagued by financial problems. “Now we have reorganized our budget and we can intervene with financial resources to protect an area that means a lot to the people of Bacoli,” said the mayor.
Source: Krone
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