A lovely apartment with a great view of the ocean and Mt. Etna (from the roof terrace) and close to the city center. Small but perfectly equipped kitchen with a view of the ocean allowed us to cook with the incredibly intensely flavored ingredients from the farmer's/fish market, just 5 minutes walk away--> a paradise! There is a hiking trail just across the street to Castel Mola and we enjoyed the jog/walk up everyday. Rachele welcomed us with a bottle of chilled white wine, olives, cheese, and sun dried tomatoes. She was very responsive and had thought of everything we may need. She helped us with sightseeing information in Taormina and surrounding areas. Taormina was quiet in February and the apartment was warm and cozy. We relaxed, hiked, slept, ate, and read. Rachele even helped us with the information on Catania, our next destination. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your incredible place, Rachele.