Staying at this apartment was an absolute pleasure. We were welcomed by Francesco who was very friendly and helpful; he waited outside and helped us with our bags up the stairs, and gave us pointers of nice restaurants nearby, as well as places we should visit in Taormina. As we arrived quite late, he directed us to local restaurant Al Limone, which is just down the road and did fantastic pizzas for a very reasonable price!! He lives below the apartment and runs the shop downstairs, so is always around if you need help.
The apartment itself was lovely – beautifully furnished, very comfortable and the best features were undoubtedly the two balconies! The one at the front is quite small but large enough to sit at the table and enjoy a drink or a snack, and has beautiful views onto the sea. At the back, there is a railway which can be noisy, but when the doors and shutters are closed you can’t hear it from the inside at all. The backwards balcony is much larger and perfect for sitting in the sun in the afternoon. The bed was very large and comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we could need. Note that there is no lift and the apartment is 4 floors up, but this wasn’t an issue for us!

The area itself is great. The flat is a 2 minute walk from the seafront, and a 5 minute walk away from the beach. It is about 15 minutes to walk along to the busier seafront and larger beach. There is also a regular bus that leaves from right outside the apartment – Francesco was very helpful in directing us to this and helping us with the times.

We’d recommend a visit to Taormina – a 20 minute bus ride away and a lovely hilltop town. Great views and a good Roman Amphitheatre.

We felt very welcome and at home during our stay, and would not hesitate to return! Thank you very much Francesco for your hospitality!