I had a lovely time in Marina - with thanks to Ivan, who is very laid back and smiling and who made it easy to book the apartment. The apartment is exactly as described - spacious, all new fittings, everything worked and it was spotlessly clean. Towels, bed linen and a hairdryer are provided and there's a new fridge/freezer and washing machine. The kitchen has a gas hob and electric oven and is equipped for simple cooking and food prep. There's a private outdoor space with a little garden, table and chairs to eat and sit around. The apartment is on a quiet street, only a few minutes from everything you need. It's a short stroll from the marina and from the beautiful beach, and from cafes restaurants and the main square of the town. Ivan met me when I arrived and kindly drove me to the supermarket as I didn't have a car, but heavy things aside, it's a short walk to the supermarket. I'm told that Marina has a microclimate that keeps it warm until late in the year, so it would be great for a bit of late autumn sunshine, swimming, or windsurfing. There are lots of people zipping about in lycra so I imagine it's good for cycling as well. It's definitely a beach holiday destination rather than history/sightseeing - you'd need a car if you wanted to get to Modica and Ragusa for some of that, but those aren't far. To get there it's possible to fly to Comiso airport, which is a short cab ride from the town - much closer than Catania. Marina seems to be the holiday spot of choice for Italians and I can see why. The beach is spotless and safe for swimming. It's a lovely place for some peace and sunshine and Ivan's apartment is the perfect place to stay whilst there.