My husband and I spent the month of April in Mina's modern, but historic apartment. We did much of our own cooking, and since a farmers market with fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as a grocery store was only 200 meters away, it was easy to do. We also took advantage of numerous restaurants and cafes along the shopping streets and waterfront. The train station was an easy 10 minute walk, and we often took day trips by train to the many scenic small historic towns on the coast. The apartment is in a residential neighborhood that we felt safe walking in anytime, day or night. We attended several music events at the Verdi Theater only a 5 minute walk! We recommend Mina's place highly...her sunny rooftop terrace filled with plants and flowers just another plus!