This flat is located halfway between the Etna volcano and the sea. Therefore, it provides astonishing views of both. The large back balcony provides direct view of the volcano, and is accessed by doors from the kitchen, shower room, and two bedrooms. We stayed there in mid September 2019, a time when Etna was particularly agitated. We were fortunate enough to be able to wake up in the morning and see it puffing smoke from its two active craters. At night, we were also able to see some red hot lava being gushing into the air, glowing at the distance.
To get closer to the volcano, for example the Silvestri crater, it's a rather long drive of about one hour, but that will be the case anywhere in Sicily, as the top of the volcano stands more than 3 kilometres above sea level. If you think you would like to drive through winding roads through the villages and through lunar landscapes, that's an attraction in itself.
The other attractions, such as Taormina and beaches of Giardini Naxos, are less than 30 minutes drive, and a must-see. Syracuse and Noto are a bit further south, but amazing places you should visit if you have the time.
Piedimonte Etneo is a small typical small town itself, although not a touristic attraction, portray the life in the Sicilian countryside. There are a couple of nice restaurants and cafes where you can have amazing pizzas, local wine, the traditional arancini, canoli and gelato.