We had a great family vacation at Ottavio‘s place! It is an ancient villa with several terraces and a huge lush garden - perfect for outdoor living in absolute privacy.
The big pool with a diving space was definitely a highlight for our boys. They spent hours in there day and night. Our little daughter also enjoyed the small playground with a swing. The premises are very big so that we could even do treasure hunting without leaving the place.
Indeed, we spent whole days there without getting bored. Even cooking was fun since the place has outdoor kitchen facilities with a pizza oven and barbecue. Sitting at the dining table, we enjoyed the view on the mountain village. On a clear day one can even see the Isole Eolie.
Behind the gate, there is the street down to the village of Salice. It is pretty laid back but has a nice bakery. For grocery shopping we went by car to the town of Villafranca. A car is definitely necessary to get around. We drove to Catania, Taormina and the sea. Ottavio also arranged a private boat trip for us - a day cruise to the Isole Eolie with captain Tony. What a great experience!