Beautiful? Yes! Peaceful? Yes! Clean? Yes! Friendly? Yes! Yes, yes, yes to everything and anything you could want in a home and a host.
Whatever you do, make sure you spend some time with Giuseppe in Motta Camastra. You are not just getting a beautiful home, but you will make a true friend.
I can't say enough about how good Giuseppe was to both me and my daughter. We came to Sicily to discover her heritage and we learned so much. You should stay at least four full days, one being Sunday, in order to appreciate all that Motta Camastra and Giuseppe's community can offer. As soon as you land in Sicily, you become part of his family, and his village goes to great lengths to make you feel comfortable.
There is so much to explore (Etna, Alcantara, Naxos, etc.) or you just relax in the mountains. On Sunday the mamas come out and feed everyone, and my daughter learned how to make pasta. I enjoyed the adventure of body rafting and being in so much natural beauty.
The food is excellent, and there are markets in the village. Giuseppe makes it possible for you to stay in a cozy area without lots of tourists, and also try out fun things that tourists may like.
Sicily is the friendliest country I have visited, and the people even helped us when my daughter lost her passport. Giuseppe is sort of my hero at this point, but really, he is a true friend. In the good times and even that one bad time, he looked out for our care and we felt so lucky to have found him.
If you are nervous about not speaking Italian, don't be. Giuseppe speaks wonderfully and will connect you to others so your entire stay will be enjoyable.
Don't miss out. It is your time to explore this wonderful area and make a new friend.