Although we didn’t meet Giada, she was always available and quick to respond to us. She was understanding when we arrived late to check in and we were greeted by her partner instead who was very helpful and made some lovely suggestions to our stay in Catania.
The weather wasn’t great during our stay (rained for most of it!) but my partner and I still had a great time and made the most of Giada’s beautiful apartment which was exactly how the pictures look. With the added bonus of a shared roof terrace, we were able to enjoy the views of Catania without getting too wet!
Some suggestions if you’re visiting Catania....a trip to the local fish market, for a bargain price you can pick up some beautiful local produce and have a go at cooking your own seafood dinner-short walk from the apartment. For meals out-The Hole (the best squid ink pasta), MM restaurant (highly recommend the grilled octopus, grilled swordfish and clam pasta) and Antica Marina, all suggested by Marco (Giada’s partner). Delicious and affordable.
A trip to the Teatro Massimo Bellini is definitely worth it if you’re thinking about it. We had a great time watching Sleeping Beauty Ballet in this absolutely stunning building. You don’t need to buy the expensive tickets, we bought Gallery seat tickets and had a fantastic view.
Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely apartment Giada, we had an unforgettable time in Catania and made some lovely memories along the way.