Vincenzo welcomed us on arrival and showed us round his magnificent apartment. He phoned a friend to arrange a tour of Mount Etna, but sadly snowfall had closed access to the volcano for people like us without proper kit and a 4x4.
Our stay was brief but we managed to squeeze a lot in largely thanks to the location of the apartment; so close to the train station and the Duomo bus station. The fish market at the end of the road was an ever changing spectacle of sights, sounds and smells (good ones). The city id very walkable with plenty of bars and cafes for a pause, drink and snack between attractions like the castle, amphitheatre, squares and more. The castle museum has some amazing exhibits.
At the end of each day the apartment was a welcoming and warm sanctuary, equipped with all we needed for a good rest and a relaxing time. Vincenzo had supplied juice in the fridge, coffee, some bread and preserves and a bowl of sweets to enjoy.. We’d definitely book again.