Words cannot adequately describe our incredible experience in Ortigia and our gratitude for Salvatore and his beautiful wife’s hospitality.
Our luggage was stolen when we arrived in Europe (in Barcelona) and so once we got to Sicily we needed to find many things that we originally had brought with us (clothes, Christmas decor for our children and family, the dentist to replace my retainer, etc.) Salvatore was an incredible help to us! He was so responsive and supportive. We truly felt like we were being hosted on his beautiful island by his family. We have stayed at Airbnb’s around the world and have never felt as taken care of as we did by Salvatore and his family. We are so grateful! Our experience in Ortigia and our Christmas there was such an incredible blessing!
Not to mention.. the apartment is in the premiere location of Ortigia! The view of the Ionian Sea is breathtaking as is listening to the birds sing during sunrise and watching the fishermen first thing in the morning from the balcony(s). The sunsets are vibrant and moving! People come from all over the island (and world) to watch the sunsets right outside of Salvatore’s apartment.
The apartment has everything you need! It is walking distance from the duomo square, the beach and the farmers market! And everything on the island:) There are such great coffee shops right outside too! It was such a comfortable and pleasant place to live in and cook in for the month. The fresh fish and vegetables from the market are delectable! And we slept so peacefully and soundly there.
We hope to come back! We are so grateful we were blessed by this experience in Ortigia and got to meet Salvatore and his family and stay in his apartment. We highly recommend staying here! It was an opportunity of a lifetime:)