Francesco's apartment is beautiful. We loved the modern simplicity and especially the front and back patios. It was a very easy jumping off point for Taormina and exploring Etna. We enjoyed the relative quiet of Giardini-Naxos after the turistica Taormina during the day. Parking is pay by the hour on the street, which worked out easily once we had coins. Francesco was a gracious and helpful host. We'd stay again, certo.