We arrived from Ireland on a Thursday night and Alda welcomed us to this delightful apartment despite the late hour. Alda had prepared pastries, jams and honey for us which were delicious. The kitchen, including the fridge was very well stocked with everything we could ask for. There was an iron and also a washing machine. The two room plus bathroom apartment is on the third floor of what we believe was a palace building in it’s past, is in a great setting and is very secure. It made us feel almost Italian immediately. The location is very central just off the Via Vittorio Emanuele and is only a 10 minute walk from the train station and less than 20 minutes from the airport and is an easy walk to the entire centre of Catania. There is a wealth of restaurants and bars close by. The apartment was spotlessly clean and Alda kept in touch with us throughout our stay to ensure we were okay. Alda is a wonderful host. We hope to return. Finding this apartment really made our holiday special. Thank you Alda. Gráinne and Paddy.