We were met from the station in Syracuse by Concetta, her husband and grandson and taken to the flat which was a lovely introduction. The apartment is small but perfectly formed. It's an old fisherman's cottage right on the promenade with bags of character and very close to plenty of places to eat and drink. The sea is perfect to swim in either off the rocks or from a pebbly beach near by. It was a great base to explore the old Ortigia with enough room in the kitchen to prepare snacks and breakfast. The local food is so tasty and reasonably priced it's best to eat out too. A great spot for a long weekend of gentle exploration.