Sicily revokes century-old Mondello beach concession over mafia links
The Guardian World
by Lorenzo Tondo in PalermoMarch 1, 2026
Regional authorities withdraw permit after citing risk of organised crime infiltration linked to a subcontractor
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.
But Mondello beach 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.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/1/2026