We stayed in Casa Maiorca for 10 nights in June 2019. We were met at the apartment by Patrizia’s daughter Gemma, who showed us around and helped us with the luggage. Gemma was very helpful. She provided us with home made wine, olive oil and wine vinegar from her father’s farm, and kept in touch by text during our visit to see if there was anything we needed.
The apartment was a joy to stay in; comfortable, stylish and well equipped. It is in an old palazzo (17th Century ?) and has high ceilings and feeling of spaciousness. The weather in June ranged from 28C to 36C but we did not need to use the air con as the apartment was kept cool by opening the windows and shutters and letting the sea breezes flow through the apartment. The roof terrace is a real highlight – big and very comfortable. The photos on Airbnb website do not do it justice as there are new sun loungers, and wicker settee and armchairs since photos taken.
The apartment is in a great location for a stay in Ortigia. It is in a quiet area away from the hubbub of the busy tourist areas, but only a 5 minute walk from the Piazza Duomo and the centre of the island, and 5 minutes from some good swimming spots on the east of the island (the sea in June was good to snorkel in with great visibility). A good supermarket, delicatessen and baker is close and the fish market, with some great restaurants, is only 15 mins away. There are also some good restaurants close to the apartment.
Ortigia is a wonderful place for a visit. It has fascinating history (going back to 700BC and the Greeks), architecture, crystal clear sea, great food and Italian style.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the apartment. We hope to visit again in the future.