We cannot speak highly enough of Giovanni’s apartments. They are in the perfect location, a 5 minute walk down to the beach and 10 minutes up to the town (or via the cable car if you prefer). The rooms were stylish and authentic and we had a beautiful terrace overlooking the swimming pool and the gorgeous view of the sea and scenery. The pictures don’t do the pool area justice, there is a lot of space to sunbathe, loungers, the pool is clean and there are panoramic views of Taormina. Giovanni met us on arrival and gave us local tips about Etna and restaurants, both were very useful. Definitely stay here if you are going to Taormina!