Luciano was great to deal with in all aspects of our stay. From booking the villa, greeting us on arrival and to answering questions while we were there, he got back quickly and in a very helpful manner.

The villa itself is beautiful and in a stunning location with a great swimming pool. Nestled in perfectly kept gardens, it really is an oasis in the midst of Augusta, which is itself quite an industrial town with a small older centre which is a nice place to visit for a gelato... There is also a great gelato/pastry shop just off the first round about as you come in to Augusta called Opera Prima which does amazing gelato and they are very friendly! The supermarket 5 minutes away is very handy and we ate in using the BBQ a number of times.

Day trips to Syracuse and Noto are a short drive away... About 30 mins and 45 respectively, and are definitley worth a visit- stunning baroque architecture and great restaurants and bars etc.

We didn't make it to Toarmina but it also access able from the villa for a day trip.

The small village of Brucoli is also a nice place to eat seafood.

All in all, a wonderful stay at the villa..
Thank you Luciano for letting us stay in your beautiful home!!