The grounds are extremely beautiful, there are so many flowers, trees and shrubs that you are constantly surrounded by their fragrance and colour. My husband and I spent two weeks swimming in the fabulous swimming pool and lounging around in this paradise. The town is a short 10 minutes walk away and whilst the streets and pavements are a little shabby, once you are in the town there are plenty of restaurants /bars etc to visit as well as a night market. I would recommend Bar Golfo which is a mix between a bar, cafe and ice cream parlour but has a great roof terrace to sit on especially last thing in the evening. Antico Posillipo is a great restaurant to visit - there is a huge variety of fish and a great view of the harbour as well as its own private parking area. We did venture out twice on a boat trip around the coast, which was organised by Rosella and a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. We also visited Cefalu, which is a fantastic town with a great beach, lots of shops, restaurants and bars. Mondello is nearer and whilst very nice and worth a visit, I would recommend a day in Cefalu.