For our first overseas holiday since before the pandemic we could not have chosen a better place to visit and a better flat to base ourselves in. Ortigia, the old town of Siracusa, is an absolute gem. Layers of history, beautiful architecture and a very relaxing atmosphere with plenty of things to see and do (all of it on foot) and great places to eat. It is also a good place place from which to explore the wider region, whether to pop down the coast to the resort of Fontane Bianche or to visit the beautiful Baroque town of Noto (both short train rides away). There is a good bus connection (Interbus) from Catania airport, and Catania itself is well worth a visit.
Alice and Francesco were the perfect hosts. Great communication from start to finish, and they couldn’t have been more helpful and responsive. The flat is spotless, spacious, airy and well equipped and very comfortable. It is also very quiet at night. Having a terrace was a great added extra, and any visitor can rely on finding that everything is very much as described. So all in all we had a wonderful time and will recommend it to all our friends.