My partner and I stayed at Andrea and Baiba’s place for 3 nights, and the hosts could not have been more hospitable! We got fantastic suggestions for how to spend our time exploring and eating. There’s a good patisserie and a few good restaurants close by. We enjoyed the extra touches like crackers, wine, cold waters/juice and yoghurt. We were leant beach towels and rubber swimming shoes for free which was so convenient. The bus station that leaves for Siracusa is a couple of minutes walk. Will certainly be staying again when we visit Catania.