Gaetano and other members of his family welcomed us to the villa and provided all the information we needed about the house and immediate area. There were many basic items provided in the kitchen for the start of our holiday - milk, cakes, bottled water spaghetti and even BBQ fuel!

The villa was just BEAUTIFUL with a 'blue theme' that reflected the sea and sky. There were wonderful views from every room - even the bathroom. The roof terrace was lovely, so Mediterranean! We had a BBQ of freshly caught fish which you can buy from the excellent small store along the street.

There was everything we needed in the villa and there were restaurants in nearby Stazzo. You can get a lovely breakfast in the Blue Bar there.

The coast in the area comprises mostly volcanic rocks. There is a bathing platform outside, but the water is quite deep and you need rock shoes to get over the rocks into the water.

The villa is well situated for visits to Taormina, which is a wonderful resort, and Etna.