What a beautiful place! The view is unbelievable. Try to stick around for sunset. The clouds and the setting sun hit just the right spot around Etna for a beautiful evening.

When we first arrived, we actually had no idea where to go. We didn't do our homework on Taormina. I would recommend parking in the main parking lot and taking the free shuttle bus to the center of town. Very easy. From there we wandered the streets a little looking for the apartment, but luckily Giovanna was watching and waiting for us. She spotted us first and guided us to the building.

Note: there are 3 flights of stairs once you get inside. The final staircase is the spiral staircase you see in the photos. Luckily my wife and I had small luggage, so we fit, but it is a little tight.

Once you get to the top, though, you'll forgot about stairs. The view is truly beautiful. You have your own outdoor table, the room itself is very nice, with air conditioning, and the bathroom is very nice as well. It definitely feels like a great place to stay for a longer vacation, and I hope we get to visit again!

We also went to Giovanna's husband's restaurant, and it was delicious. Highly recommended!