Probably the best location to enjoy both party Siracusa and ancient Ortiga. Fabulous view. Easy access to local electric bus (2 mins) train and bus terminal (6 mins). We were a long stay ( 2 months) and found the daily walk to the market over the Umberto bridge a real pleasure. Would drop off the fresh produce and then walk to Piazza Marconi for bread and grocery items (vino and water), both shops on Simona's recommendation. For more intense shopping just a quick detour to the paghipochi and all our needs were met. The apartment is very large with a good hot water heating system for Feb, March and heat /air splits for other times of the year. Some street noise but that adds to the Siracusa experience. The roof top garden across the street is having a hot tub added so that might change the balcony/ street ambience?
We ran into a few issues but either Simone or her father Santi were able to quickly resolve. We are already missing our winter home as we just woke up on our first morning home to overnight snow in Canada. Maybe next year again...