We loved Salvatore and Constanza’s place. It is unique. On the foothills of Mount Etna, you get both views of the sea from the sunny terrace, and of the mountain. The large garden means you are secluded in nature, with avocado, orange, lemon, chestnut, olive, walnut trees, prickly pear and more. We were particularly thrilled by the presence of a pair of rare Golden Orioles, with their amazing song, and sudden flash of yellow. The pool is a natural one with no artificial ‘turquoise’ colour in the lining. This means the water has its own gentle blue colour which was absolutely beautiful. The pool was a joy as were the sunrises overlooking the mediterranean. We arrived very stressed from problems from the car hire at Catalonia and an ill child, but Alice was amazing, helping us to find a doctor and reassuring us about everything. There was a lovely pack of delicious local produce which we were very grateful for and when the owners arrived, half way through, they couldn’t have been more charming and helpful as was the lovely Nicolaj who looks after the place. We loved eating avocados from the garden and figs straight from the tree! Which were all ripening as we were there. It was our first time to Sicily and there is so much to see, even just locally to where we were. We particularly loved snorkling at Aci Trezza, Gelati at Piedamonte, Sunrise at Mount Etna, Santa Maria La Scala, the fish market in Catania, Siracusa, wonderful Castiglione - and wild swimming in Franca villa. We had intended to go to the Gorge at Alcantara but were put off by the immense amount of people - so we found a secluded place near by in the next town (Franca Villa, as recommended by the Rough Guide). All in all, what an amazing place, very well organised and beautifully looked after. So happy to have been there. Thank you Salvatore and Constanza.