Don't hesitate to stay in this mountain town of a few thousand people. The Castronovese community are so kind and caring. We have been to Italy many times and this town captured our hearts. This is only a bargain price to avoid commercialism, in our opinion. The linen was hand embroidered by her grandmother and a better white than any hotel we have stayed in. The bed is super comfy and there are plenty of toiletries and basics for breakfast including excellent coffee. But if you want to be part of the community, then go to one of the bars and grab a cappuccino for under €1 or in the evening a Prosecco or Moretti is just €2. Pizza and pasta can easily be bought in the local restaurants for €5 or you can travel to Filici restaurant in 20 mins which has excellent reviews and you can have a five course meal for €20. There are communal beautiful gardens at the top of the town (up hill walk which keeps you fit! With panoramic views for sunbathing or a picnic) All the bakeries and artisan shops are the best in the region here but also if you prefer cities then you can get to Palermo and Agrigento easily. We went to Mondello beach which has whiter sand and clear blue sea in May. Also the UNESCO Valle dei Templi is near and then you can get to Scala dei Turchi as well as San Leone marina. The Citta dei Templi shopping centre is about an hour away or under or Outlet Sicilia is a couple hours away. There's also jeep tours on a Sunday or it's possible to join off road jeeping. Have fun and we will definitely be returning.