We spent 4 nights with our six year old son at Giuseppe's appartment at Motta Camastra. It was an absolutely wonderful experience.
The appartment was perfect: clean and well equipped, with a stunning view on Etna.
There were cold beverages waiting for us in the fridge, which was really nice after the whole day in the heat.
Motta Camastra is a beautiful village from a dream... Situted high on the top of the mountain. The road up is surrounded by olive trees. It is absolutely non touristic (we were the only ones). The people of Motta are welcoming, smily and willing to talk. Even though either of us speaks Italian, we menage to understand one another.
There are two shops, a pharmacy and a bar, where you can't miss a traditional sicilian breakfast! Delicious and very refreshing! you will be sitting at a small table on a tiny sunny square, surrounded by the old men of the village and feeling really, for a moment, that you are a part of it.
Giuseppe is the perfect host! but most of all he is a guide! A few days before our arrival he sent us a very warm welcoming message. He was waiting for us at the parking and helped us to carry our luggage. He stayed available our whole stay on Sicily and sent us many maaaany(!!!) tips! Giuseppe made our holidays very special. He loves his land and is happy to share everything what's best about it with his guests. He has a great sense of humour and plenty of ideas how to visit Sicily in an unconventional way (exactly what we were looking for! tips for non touristic spots/restaurants etc).
If we could give a note of 10 stars to Giuseppe we would do it without hesitating!