'When the temperature reached 40 degrees, it felt like sleeping inside a natural fridge, without the nasty side-effects of AC' Cave homes are not just trendy but have become a lifesaver as climate change pushes islanders to recover abandoned grottos
Italian grotto dwellings are painted white or pastel-coloured, and feature old cisterns to collect rainwater. Wardrobes, beds, bathtubs, kitchens and even sofas are all carved out of the rough rock.“The thick walls are painted white inside and out, keeping the cave dwellings fresh in summer and warm in winter,” says Mr Musella. “These were the Ponza people’s first houses. We’ve been living in here since the dawn of time, but now they’re even more precious as ideal shelters from global warming.
Hundreds of years ago, when families got together around the hearth to cook, the fireplace heat shielded the walls from humidity – now new waterproof cement carries out the same task. The once humble dwellings are now considered a luxury option, with many boasting sea views and private beach access They might have been humble dwellings in the past, but now they’re luxurious – with a price-tag to match. Theare Ponza’s most desired type of property, with prices starting at €600,000 for a three-bedroom grotto on one floor. Smaller one-bedroom caves of 50 square metres are on sale for €200,000 but only a handful are still available, according to Mr Musella.
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