A spacious flat with splendid views in a tranquil neighbourhood. We really enjoyed our stay in Claudia's. The pool was clean and in good size, with fantastic views of Etna and the sea. Claudia was very helpful and attentive.
Location: the villa is located between Catania, Taormina and mount Etna, so it's a good option if you would like to explore east of Sicily - however, definitely you need a car. The nearest restaurant, cafe and supermarket are within 10 min drive.
Beach: there is access to a private area of the beach down the road from the villa but the beach in that area is pebbly, even rocky, so we preferred to go to nearby Lidos. Besides, the pool was so good that if you want to swim or sunbathe, you could do that with perfect views - there are enough sunbeds for all guests.
Flat: the apartment itself was a two-bed with open kitchen, one bathroom and a large living room. It's a bit old but relatively clean. There is a large fridge and freezer, in case you need to shop/store food for longer periods. We enjoyed the balcony with nice views of the sea. We felt it needed more sofas for the size of the flat - there were only two single sofas in front of the TV - but there was a large dining table.