The apartment was wonderful and the town was a nice one to be in. Not far from Taormina, you can drive down if you'd like. You can also get to Mt. Etna fairly easily (you can also see if smoking in the distance from the balcony). We had an excellent time here and would absolutely recommend to others. Note: In general, I'd recommend renting a car during your stay. It will give you a lot more flexibility to see different towns and do whatever you'd like with ease.