Dario’s place was in a great location, just over the road from the beach with a clear view of the sea. The apartment is small but perfect for two people if you want to be near the beach.
Dario himself and his friend that met us were very hospitable and great at communicating with us. I would definitely recommend staying here if you want to be by the beach. Taormina is a quick bus ride away or a quick drive if you hire a car which we would recommend doing.
Giardini Naxos is a relaxed and down to earth alternative to Taormina if you want lots of beach time. It is also considerably more affordable than Taormina but Taormina is still easy to get to!
We loved our stay here!