We stayed 4 nights at the loft and Giardini Naxos was the perfect location! The apartment was perfect, clean, beautiful and very large. It is just 1 minute walk to the sea and beach. A nice uphill hike to Taormina. The hosts were wonderful and Gianfranco was a wonderful tour guide! He is a very sweet and passionate person who loves to share his knowledge of Mt. Etna. We can highly recommend his tours to anyone. Also, be sure to ask to visit his friend's vineyard for wine-tasting. Great people creating wine in a beautiful organic way.