We have enjoyed our stay at Brando’s casina immensely. Yes, it is located quite far from the bustling centre of Catania but it is worth the effort. The small, clean and well equipped house is to be found in a quiet and green oasis. It was always a delight to return to the casina after a day of sightseeing. It is not far from good shops ( fish monger, delicatessen, baker and supermarkets ); we recommend a visit to ‘Il giardino di Bacco’, a local restaurant specialising in Sicilian food. The nearest Metro station is Borgo; this cuts the journey to the city on foot by more than half the time; there are buses too.
Although we met Brando only when we arrived - he had left for us a bottle of wine in the fridge and some brioches for breakfast - he was only a phone call away if you wanted assistance. Checking out was very easy. We strongly recommend Brando’s place if you want a peaceful retreat.