Nunzio’s apartment is a one of a kind. It is not just the swimming pool that makes it stand out with all the other places you can pick on Sicily!
When we arrived, we were greeted by (what we think is) Nunzio’s grandmother. She is a lovely Italian lady. We wished we could have spoken Italian, because she seems to have all kinds of stories and stuff to tell you. She showed us around the apartment and tried to make herself clear using Italian, hand gestures, sounds and lots of laughs. After that she goes back to her place beneath the apartment and gives you all the privacy you want. During our stay she also offered us some eggs from her chickens and a wonderful pizza which was delicious!
The apartment itself has all you need. It is listed as a 4 person place which is technically true. The second bed is a bit on the smaller side though as listed, so take this in consideration if you plan to go here with 4 adults or a family with two 12+ years kids. Some reviews say the apartment is outdated, but we think that it is very well maintained. Sure, the look and feel might be ‘outdated’, but we found that rather charming. The apartment was also very clean and all the utilities worked fine.
And then the outside area. The swimming pool might catch your eye first, but the garden itself also has all kinds of surprises to offer. You have a private balcony where you could sunbathe all day if you wish. With our stay (late September) the swimming pool had a bit more algae on the walls. This might have been because the end of the vacation season was nearing, and also because there was a bit more rain those days. Still we think it could have been a bit cleaner, although it was not unusable. We still had a good swim everyday to refresh. Be aware that the water is not warmed though.
Floridia is the closest city/village which in our opinion does not have much to offer for a tourist. The surrounding area does, for example Ortigya island, the beaches of Fontane Bianche or some nearby natural park for a hike.