Amazing view, quiet location in the mountains away from all tourists in a traditional house. It is a truely local experience. My favourite part of the day was sipping my coffee in the morning, looking out across the mountains to the sun rising over the sea, listening to the chickens & eating fresh figs straight off the tree! Slept really well. There was no way I was walking up to Castelmola or down to Taormina in the heat. The bus stop very close. However I drove, which I found easy. Taormina however was very congested. Personally I loved Castelmola the most. Food was amazing & better priced & less people at night and easier to park!