The location of this property was just excellent with it being a few minutes walk from the main shopping street Via Etnea and the Bellini Gardens.
There was also a street just around the corner called Via Santa Filomena which had tons of nice restaurants, followed by this street Via Gemmellaro which was packed with bars.
The apartment was everything you could with for, with 4 bedrooms with en suites it was for the 4 of us but would be ideal for up to 8 people. The property was spotless and was stocked with water, soft drinks, some delicious sweet treats and plenty of towels. There were even robes and slippers provided. The neighbourhood was nice and quiet even though you were surrounded by locals going about their everyday lives. This almost allowed you to blend in instead of feeling like a tourist. The best part of the apartment for me was the view of Etna from the terrace where you could see the smoke bellowing from its craters in the day and magma seep through its side at night, what a sight!
As for Aurelio, we couldn’t wish for a better host. He answered vis whatsapp within minutes if I had any queries or wanted advice before our trip and when we were there. He was also waiting at the property when we arrived to give us a tour and show us the ropes.
Honestly a really nice guy who made our trip that extra bit special. Grazie Aurelio