We loved Villa Alma.. Siracusa... Ortigia and Sicily! Arianna made us very welcome, greeting us when we arrived off the bus (we managed without a car; the walk to the beach takes about 15 minutes and although it is along a road it's fine. Enzo was a great help when we needed to use his taxi service, even helping us get an ice cream cake back - some feat in the heat - for a birthday treat! If you want to visit Ortigia/other places a lot you might need a car, but it's possible without, especially as there is a great cafe and shop a few paces away.) All in all the villa is a superb place to stay: roof terraces with barbecue and glorious views of the old walls of Ortigia across the bay and blue sea and sky; cool, tranquil interior with every comfort; even a lawn and your very own palm tree. Perfect. We will be back :-)