Andrea and Baiba were such great hosts! They met us when we arrived and got us checked in quickly. We had to drop a friend off after checking in, so Andrea offered to meet us the next day for a quick tour of the area. He took us for a typical Sicilian drink, and then to the fish market, and pointed out several places to go for shopping, various meals, cocktails, and coffee. He also gave us a map of the city, told us where to find all the museums and historical sites, provided shoes for the rocky beach, advice on where to park and what beach to visit, and several other little extras, like ear plugs for sleeping since you are downtown (my husband used them, I was fine without), and plenty of snacks; even a bottle of wine! There area all the amenities of home, including laundry soap, coffee, etc.... too many thoughtful touches to list! I had some problems with the airline for our flight out, and Andrea helped me find all the info I needed. It's clear Andrea takes a lot of pride in his place and his city. If you are staying in Catania you will not find a better, more caring host.