Diego’s characterful house is full of interest and intrigue. The breakfasts are wonderful, but get there shortly after 8am to get the outside balcony table. It’s a wonderful spot to start the day.
The house is well placed to visit the amazing Baroque towns of Modica, Scicli, Ragusa and beautiful Noto towards Syracusa. If flying into Catania do visit Ortigia when passing, the island off Syracusa, and fun to sea swim there too as there is a public platform and steps. The food market on Ortigia is great for getting fresh produce and the cafe and deli at the end on the right perfect for Sicilian cheeses, meats and treats, coffee, wine, breakfast and lunch.
Our favourite beach close by is Marina di Modica and we loved the Gelateria in Sampieri beach called Hoky Poky.
We loved cooking at home too and eating at the outside eating areas around the house. There is a good painted blue fish shop on the way town to Modica Bassa on the right hand side. We are at Accursio Ristorante on our last night in Modica Bassa which was superb. Book as it’s Michelin star
The house was clean and a good size, and comes with the pool but it is shared from 1.30 - 7pm which we weren’t expecting. Otherwise, all was charming and authentic.
We used fans by our beds which were sufficient in late August, and the room
off the main house has an air conditioner. There is also a portable one in a twin bedroom inside. There is a washing machine and drying rack by the house, and a dishwasher. It could do with a water jug or two, more glasses, more tea towels, and ideally a cocktail shaker! All great otherwise.
Thank you Diego. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved exploring the area.