This must be the most beautiful little apartment in Ortigia.
It was all that we expected plus much more.
The terrace is the place where I could spend my entire vacation. I had my morning coffee there, watched the rising sun illuminating the water front, watched the light change and the street below come to life.
After morning grocery trip, there was time dedicated to tanning on the terrace. After this hard work, it was time for alfresco lunch on the terrace, prepared from fresh local produce. The healthy lunch and few glasses of wine made the afternoon nap a daily ritual. Sedated by wine and falling a sleep with the sound of waves was the most relaxing vacation experience.
Ocationally we left the house for sightseeing, shopping and eating out, but we tried to stay in as much as possible, because this place is magical.
I should mention some practical facts about this fabulous place as well.
It is spotless and offers everything you might need during your stay. Giovanni is a generous host and leaves plenty of useful products for his guests. We found mineral water, paper towels, plenty of toilet paper, soap, shower gel, shampoo, tea, coffee, olive oil. Maybe these are just basics, but not many hosts provide them.
We did not meet Giovanni in person, but Vittorio, who handled the check in was great. I am especialy thankful that he carried my super heavy suitcase upstairs. Again, not many hosts would do this for you.
Another thing that was very kind of Giovanni is that he was very flexible with check in to accommodate our early arrival.
Our memories of Ortigia would not be so special if we would stay somewhere else.