It is worth renting a car if staying in Fontaine Bianche as the villa is a long walk from the main beach areas however there are shops and bars not too far away and Syracusa is just 20 minutes away. It is a great base for exploring the SE region and we really enjoyed visiting Noto and Ortigia as well as the beaches. The one in Fontaine Bianche is lovely and whilst we did hire beds we think that we would have been fine in the public beach area. We were there for a short break before a business conference further up the coast and managed to fit a lot in. The villa was in good condition with lots of space and the kitchen was well equipped. It is only 25 metres or so from the sea but not really an area for swimming due to the rocks, however lovely for a walk. The host went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and hassle free as possible and speaks good English.