We had a wonderful week at Il Giardino Blu. Lara and Gisella are great hosts, and made us feel very welcome. The apartment was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed, but the real bonus was the location. The apartment is close to Giardini Naxos and Taormina but tucked away in a quiet spot. The beach couldn't be closer, and you can hear the waves from the apartment. We didn't hire a car, and we were able to get around easily on foot or by using public transport. From Catania Airport a bus (Etna bus) can drop you just meters away from the apartment. The beautiful Taormina Giardini railway station is also nearby, and we had some great days out by train. You can walk up to Taormina using a footpath that keeps you away from the traffic - although it is very steep. The walk to Naxos is about a mile and a half, level and follows the coastline. It also makes a great morning run!