We loved our stay in this nicely appointed apartment in central Giarre. The furniture is lovely and seems brand new. The rooms spacious, at least by Italian standards, and there are two balconies with beautiful views. The bathrooms are both just as modern as the pictures show, with unusually large showers and more space than in any other Italian bathrooms we have used The kitchen is appropriately stocked and we were able to make several meals in it, using food we bought within a few blocks. In particular, we were pleased with a produce stand that sets up in the morning (6 days a week) a half block away. There are also butcher shops, bakeries, and grocery stores an easy walk from the apartment and a supermarket that is nearly American a very short drive away. Speaking of which, we never had trouble parking on the street outside the apartment, not a given in Italy! We were in town mostly to visit family, we found the location great for sightseeing, too. Short drives to beach and mountain, easy access to the autostrada (tollway) and so just minutes from Taormina, Acireale, and Catania. Easy drives to Syracuse, Piazza Amerina, and other nearby attractions. You will pay more for much less to stay at any of these places; we checked! The hosts were attentive and so helpful. Giovanni, Irene, and especially Vanna were responsive, helpful, and so friendly. We would stay here, or any place this team manages, again!
