We absolutely loved our Catania experience. Our host was not only warm and welcoming but also efficient in solving one little issue we had; his apartment is central and perfect for discovering the city on foot; and Catania itself lends itself to beautiful day-trips (Syracuse, Noto, Taormina, etc.). The season we chose (winter) may not be the best to travel across Sicily (not so cold but wet/rainy with buildings not as prepared for these conditions as in continental Europe), but the charm of its people, history and landscape (citrus trees everywhere) made us take one decision: we will be back soon !