We stayed in Giardini Naxos for 3 days. We made a point to…read morestop into La Baia dei Mori each evening for the best cafe American and lemon granita. The staff was the most helpful and friendly group we had in a weeks travel in Sicily!!!

What a unique and charming hotel! The crew is so helpful, happy and welcoming! It is located right…read morenext to the bus station, and just a small walk away from the cable cars (which take you down to the beach) and the town, which has so many fun shops and the most beautiful alleys and architecture! We had a wonderful stay!

Way up in the hills, above Santa Lucia Del Mela, is nestled this comfortable yet strangely rustic…read morerestuarant. This is a 'locals' type of establishment so it doesn't have the customary 'Oh gee, we're in Sicily' trappings, more it's where a family would meet to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. The food on the other hand is basic for the area but wonderful for its regional flair. They serve what the local families like; one course was pizza, one was multiple types of salads, then cheeses and dish. We met distant relatives, had 8 courses and stiffed ourselves silly! Good, solid and very standard