I've stayed in a few Airbnb's over the years and have met some exceptional hosts, and Carmen is one of them. When we arrived, the road close to the apartment was closed due to works and we couldn't figure our the sat nav to navigate us through another route. Carmen came and met us at the Fuel station which was close by and guided us through another route.
The apartment is as described and in a great location. The beach is literally a 30 second walk behind it. And it is just so relaxing sitting in the balcony and watch the life go by below. I even bought some fresh anchovies from the fishseller who parked up with his van below.
There are loads of restaurants/bars on the seafront and on the back roads. You get some really good food in Lettojani as the place isn't yet touristy.
It took us about 45 minutes to drive from Catania airport. Taoromina which is a 15 minute drive up the hill is a beautiful town full of shops, restaurants, bars and there is even a Roman theatre. It is very touristy though. The train station is a 10 minute walk away and from here you can get to Catania and beyond to spend the day if you don't want to drive, which is what we did.
Carmen told us about some of the places we could visit and the villages they shot the Godfather are only about 15 minutes away. They are both worth a morning visit.
The apartment and location was a great find. Thank you Carmen for hosting us. We'll be back again.
Grazie mille.