My stay at Pozzo Santa Teresa was really good...the communication with Raimondo was very efficient. He was very prompt to respond to my questions and to solve any issues that arose during the 6 weeks I stayed at his property.
The arrival wasn't very pleasant as I arrived alone at 2 am, I got ripped off by the taxi driver and there was hardly any light in the street. I could hardly find the key box to pick up the keys..
My first impression of the area was not the best. It looked ran down and dirty. After a few days of walking in the city and talking to locals I realised that the place where Pozzo Santa Theresa is located is a fishermens' neighbourhood, called La Civita. It has its charm. I still felt a little nervous walking alone at night mainly because of the lack of public lighting and the fact that i was a woman traveling solo but in all the Time I spent there I never had any security issues. The whole of Catania is a bit like this neighbourhood anyway. Full of graffitti, rubbish in the streets, little.chaotic.. But again, it has a huge charm..the people are incredibly helpful and so friendly and kind.. The food is delicious and its the traveling hub for many other wonderful destinations near and far. Hopefully soon, the.city will have a better administration and will get cleaned up. It has beautiful Baroque architecture with interesting buildings made using lava from the Etna.
The appartment is quite small but cosy. A little dark and also a little low at the bedroom level. Not fit for the tall. The best part was the top floor where the kitchen is.. there's is more light and a little lovely terrace. Unfortunately the AC didnt get all the way up and in the summer it becomes a sauna. In the cooler months would definitely be my favourite spot of the house.
This flat is perfect for a couple who would like to be at walking distance from the historical centre without paying a fortune.
I really enjoyed Catania and for sure I will return hopefully very soon.
Ancora Grazie Mille Raimondo for trusting me with your place and also for your efficiency. You always managed my requests in a timely manner.
Arrivederci
Andrea