Our first stop in Sicily was Ortigia/Siracusa. We communicated with the friendly owner, Rosario, who was very responsive to my questions and the reservation process. After flight delays, we arrived in Ortigia in our rental car and was greeted by adorable Rosario and Rose. One of the reasons for choosing the apartment in historic Ortigia was the access to the parking garage nearby where we could easily roll our suitcases to the apartment and travel to various areas of Sicily with ease. The apartment was perfection! Beautiful tile floors everywhere, tall ceilings, a nice kitchen, laundry room in a loft area, bedroom with a comfortable bed, two bathrooms, a nice living room and dining room- airy, modern, and comfortable. There is air conditioning for warm Sicilian summers and screens in the windows and French doors. The apartment is on the 4th floor, so be prepared for a slight hike! One of the other benefits of the location is the open market right around the corner. Early in the morning we would walk to a local cafe for coffee and then walk through the busy market filled with fishmongers, vegetable and fruit dealers, spices, nuts and everything fresh! Fabulous! The walk into historic Ortigia is easy and beautiful; lots of good restaurants, shops, historic sites. We loved our stay in Ortigia and Home Zancle! Next time we will stay longer! Thank you Rosario and Rose for making our visit perfect!
