We stayed two nights at Enzo's place and were absolutely blown away by his hospitality and generosity. Not only was the apartment very comfortable and spotlessly clean, he went out of his way to make sure we felt at home and had everything we could possibly want or need...including a special delivery of shampoo on Sunday evening!
We made the unfortunate mistake of visiting Giardini Naxos on the weekend of the G7 summit in Taormina, but despite the fact that it was probably a lot quieter than usual, we still had a fantastic time. It's definitely one of those places where a local's suggestions are priceless...and Enzo's truly was. He gave us suggestions on where to go and what to see, directed us to the best beaches as well as welcomed us at his family's cafe for breakfast and afternoon cannoli. It was this unique glimpse into the typical life of a Sicilian that made our holiday special.
Giardini Naxos is definitely worth a visit and Enzo's apartment is in prime position - less than 50 metres from the beach with spectacular 360 degree views capturing Taormina and the ocean as far as the eye can see. We'd definitely recommend it to anyone planning to visit Taormina as the more convenient and relaxed location to stay.