The mining village of Masua was established between the middle and end of the nineteen hundreds, at the same time as the place was being mined. The mining site is close to the stunning beaches of Masua and Nebida and the famous Pan di Zucchero, in surroundings which at that time were still wild and almost uncontaminated, well away from the main towns; it was, therefore, essential to build a village to house the workers from the mine.
The mining village of Masua not only had homes for the workers but a recreational organisation, an infirmary and a small hospital and schools. Nowadays, these buildings are partially abandoned and mostly replaced with modern constructions forming the hamlet of Masua.
