It was a pleasure to meet Livio and stay in his beautiful seaside apartment. Livio is a very friendly and accommodating host and speaks good English (which is very helpful if your Italian is as poor as ours). He is excellent in communicating through the airbnb system or by text or phone.

The apartment is very well equipped as described and true to the photos, wifi internet access is reliable. The apartment is in a little gated village and feels private and secure, parking is on the premises. Access to the rocky lava beach is via a private gate and there is ample opportunity for swimming and fishing.

Breakfast on the terrace in the morning sun is a great experience, but you could spend all day out there, as you are protected from the miday sun.

Restaurants, small shop for essentials and fantastic ice cream and cakes are within easy walking distance, as is the little harbour with spectacular views of Mt Etna (weather permitting).

Out of the Italian holiday season the village is very quiet, whch suited us just fine. The location is ideal to explore this side of Sicily.

When we next visit Sicily, we will happily stay with Livio again!