We had a beautiful time at Portorosa. The house was confortable and clean, and had all needed basic equipment for our stay. We particularly enjoyed having a private garden and the possibility to have barbecues in the gallery.
The beach is around 15/20’ walk through the marina and there is plenty of parking if you prefer to bring the car. It is only for those staying at Portorosa, so it’s not crowded. There is also a lido that provides sun beds and entertainment for the children. Drinks and ice creams are also available. The beach is a mixture of sand and small pebbles, pleasant enough to walk on. The pool is not in use.
Portorosa has some places to eat, two bars and a few small shops.
We used it as base for visiting northwest Sicily. Palermo is two hours away and Cefalù 90’ (worth visiting). Taormina is a little bit more than an hour in the opposite direction and the Etna (a must) around 90’.
You could manage in Portorosa without a car if you are planning to stay there all the time, if not a car would be advisable.
Supermarkets are around 10’ drive. There is a small town next to Portorosa but the complex is a private resort so it can be a bit isolated from everything else, unless you are not planning to leave Portorosa during your stay or are happy to travel a bit by car.