When we originally booked our flights to Sicily we had planned to stay in Taormina, but were unable to due to a world leaders event. So we rented a car and drove across the island to Palermo, and we are so happy we did! We had a lovely time exploring the Nature Reserve & the tide pools at Capo Gallo, the local markets, and of course Mondello Beach.
Stefania’s place is a dream. It’s located just one block from the sea, and is walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, and bars. The house has a beautiful, large patio where we sat and drank SO many espressos at sunrise. We actually felt a bit guilty about depleting the large espresso supply, so we left replacements. :)
They gave us a tour of the house when we arrived, along with helpful information about the island. Francesco even offered to take us around the Nature Reserve on his boat, which we sadly were not able to do. They are dream hosts with a beautiful home, an abundance of helpful information, and a quick response time. They also left us some delicious amaretti, which was the best I’d ever had. I would love to stay here again!