We had a wonderful time at Palazzo Gancia. The location is superb, it was great to open the door and be out directly looking at the sea. Althea and her family made us very welcome. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. The family had done small things that made us feel very at home such as leaving a plate of pastries , or shaping the bath towels into swans on our bed. I would heartily recommend staying here, Ortigia is very beautiful , and the apartment is first class.