We had a wonderful stay in Emilia’s flat with our 2 boys (twins aged 2). We took her top flat for over a week, and it was perfect for a family seaside holiday. The little kitchen terrace was perfect for lunchtimes, and the boys loved exploring the larger terrace and garden. My mother and sister took Emilia’s lower flat for 4 of the days we were in Marina di Ragusa – and that worked very well as there’s a connecting staircase in the garden, which allowed us to be together but also have some space.

The flat was clean and comfortable, and the flat was just the right size for our family. The kitchen was well-equipped, which we appreciated as we ate at home most evenings. We also used the washing machine a lot - an essential for travelling with children! The evenings were a little too chilly to sit out (our visit was pre-season April) but we could imagine the outside spaces both upstairs and down would be perfect for summer evenings.

Emilia was quick to respond to emails, and met us at the flat and gave a lot of time talking to us about the flat, the area and tips on what to see and where to go. She was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the delicious bottle of local nero d’avola (red wine of Sicily) and fruit selection that Emilia had prepared for our arrival.

Marina di Ragusa is a great little seaside town, lots of children and families hang out in the town square eating icecreams in the evenings, the little beach is perfect for children and it has lots of restaurants and cafes. It’s a good spot to explore the other local attractions too – the beautiful towns of Ragusa Ibla, Scicli, and Modica, and to visit Donna Fugata castle and Ispica. Overall - very good value, highly recommend.