We had a fantastic time here. The apartment is welcoming, comfortable and functional. However the best part is outside. The garden is beautiful and just on the sea! You have your own natural “private” rock pool where the sea is crystal clear and calm even when the sea is rough. We swam among lots of fishes, starfish, etc. More rocky beaches with free showers are past the port. There’s also a long sandy/pebbly beach less then 100m away that stretches for miles.
Riposto itself is quiet, relaxed and accommodating. Everyone was kind, helpful and very welcoming. It was heart warming. Near the apartment you have sea-front restaurants, takeaways, pizzerie, supermarket, enoteche, wine shops, loads of fishmongers, butchers, fruit and vegetables shops, bars, pub, bakeries, patisseries and ice creams shops. We found all the places we’ve used to be excellent both for value and quality.
You can also easily visit Etna, Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Acireale, Aci Castello, Catania, Siracusa using local trains, buses, coaches and circumetnea.
We did not meet out host directly, but his assistant Francesco was most helpful and welcoming, he made us feel at home, making our stay even more special.
Today Riposto is still a bit of a rough diamond but it’s star is definitely rising.
We loved it.