We had a really pleasant stay at Sikelika. The apartment was modern and well-equipped, and it matched the description and the photos perfectly. It was also wonderfully clean, as were the swimming pool and the attractive gardens. The setting is great, being out of town and almost surrounded by acres of growing tunnels; a small shame that the road into nearby Scoglitti is not easily tackled on foot (lack of footpaths), but a car was anyway pretty much essential for trips to the supermarket, to explore some of the great beaches around the area, or for longer trips to Sicily's beautiful Baroque cities. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming but never intrusive - it was no problem at all that we arrived late and tired after a long drive from Catania airport. We thoroughly recommend Sikelika as an ideal hub for exploring Montalbano country, for enjoying great food at reasonable prices, or just for relaxing and soaking up the warmth and the culture of the island.