The apartment is cheerful with a view of the sea over the roofs of nearby buildings. We had a car and chose this place for parking which is on the street immediately in front of the apartment building and free. There is quick (10 minutes by car) access to the main highways to get to any other towns such as Siracusa, Catania, Taormina and also up Mt. Etna, all as day trips. Everything in the apartment was clean and well maintained. It has a nice big dining table and a very comfortable bed. The wifi connection was very good. Giardini Naxos is an affordable alternative to pricy Taormina, with a charming main street and lovely promenade just above the beach.