We had no idea what to expect from Acireale, and it turned out to be one of the most pleasant towns in Sicily. Especially because Elio's apartment and Elio himself were so great! The apartment is huuuge, has a fabulous L-shaped balcony, great views, our car was in a locked parking spot... And foremost an amazing owner. Elio was extremely nice, helpful, equipped with knowledge about the area (thanks for the Zafferana street festival tip!) and truly nice. We've encountered a small problem with the water heater but Elio drove right to the apartment to fix the issue. Internet is limited to 3gb and we thought it might not be enough (we need it for work), but it was more than enough. We stayed there three nights and would gladly stay longer. Thanks again for all your help and hope to return soon.