Firstly Palermo is like an outdoor Art Gallery and well worth a visit. There are lots of things to do both in Palermo and surrounding area. Giovanni was fantastic at replying promptly and offering lots of helpful suggestions and places to visit. He wanted us to have the best time possible. The apartment is set slightly out of main Palermo but linked by a great tram service (5 mins walk) and buses outside the apartment building. We walked in several times but this is only for the fit and active. The apartment is modern and has all the facilities you would want. Great shower and good beds. I don’t feel the mezzanine bed is suitable for adults more teenagers. Steps and headroom are narrow. However the main bed and the sofa bed in the downstairs area are great. The garden and pool are a big advantage. We chose the apartment because it had outdoor space and a pool. After a busy day walking, visiting the Royal Palace, Cathedral, art galleries, out to Mondello beach on the craziest bus ride ever, botanical Gardens and fabulous shopping we needed the peace of the garden and a swim in the pool.
There are lots of rules and regulations for using the garden and the pool and you are in a residential space. Apartment is not suitable for anyone with a disability or walking issues as lots of stairs. The apartment is in front of a beach and the sea but it is covered in rubbish. This is not a loved area which is such a shame because it could be lovely. Don’t expect pretty because there are lots of areas that are not but it is edgy, interesting and one of the friendliest places I’ve been. The people by far made it for us. Thank you Giovanni a memorable holiday and I hope to return one day because there are plenty of things I would still like to visit.