The picture across the marina you see in the listing is exactly what you will experience here. An awesome apartment. The facilities are first rate and the balcony overlooking the marina and Ortigia Island is what makes a holiday. And also what makes you sad to have to leave.
The apartment is fully equipped and spacious. The dining/living/kitchen area with the adjoining balcony had everything needed for our three day stay. The kitchen is well equipped and provided everything we needed to prepare meals from the amazing produce found in the Ortigia market. The bedroom is spacious with a comfortable bed, lots of cupboard space and the view onto the marina and Ortigia island. The shower was powerful and the washing machine meant that we also caught up on our laundry. Breakfast is provided in a cafe opposite the apartment. We didn’t take breakfast there but at other points in the day we would stop off for a coffee in the place. A very pleasant place.
The apartment was sparkling clean and the communication and check-in/check-out was perfect. We didn’t meet Simona. We met her friend Nella who was the most professional, punctual and informative person imaginable. Thanks Nella, you got our stay off on exactly the right footing and it stayed that way.
The apartment is so well located. There are so many shops, restaurants, bars around. We found food trucks selling various food items two streets away.in the evenings. At check in we were recommended a sea food restaurant three minutes’ walk along the sea front. Red Moon. Go there. Parking is within the grounds of the building. We didn’t use the car at all after arriving. It is a city accessible on foot. The public bus and the hop-on hop-off tourist bus pass in front of the apartment and for €5 you can buy a day ticket. We didn’t feel the need.
The walk to Ortigia island is a walk of less than 10 minutes. The market/souk was great to walk around. It’s a mix of locals and tourists. We bought fish and vegetables to cook.
North of the apartment is a walk of approximately 20 minutes to the Greek Theatre. We found many interesting places on the way to take a snack or coffee. Others may prefer the bus or to drive. I’d recommend you look inside the nearby Basilica Santuario Regionale Madonna. Make sure you see the main church and the crypt.
We have three fabulous nights in Simona’s apartment. The photo of the marina in the listing was what caught our eye; but the experience here is that view and so much more. Highly, highly recommended. We will be back here.