Fantastic! I spent 2 weeks in Siracusa and Ortygia over the Christmas holiday. THe weather was sunny and the air comfortable. Siracusa is not a walking city, but has a lot to offer in the way of Greco and Roman ruins, but Ortygia captured my heart with its pedestrian-friendly streets. The best places were Cafe Medusa for espresso (off the Piazza del Duomo), Viola's for their espresso and marzipan, The Bull Cafe (we had to try their version of American cuisine). Otherwise, you can find very inexpensive ceramic shops, wine shops, tobacchi, papyrus artisans (the area is famous for the papyrus) and of course, the architecture, architecture, architecture! Every corner you turn, there are beautiful balconies, intricate carvings of people and animals, there are secreted courtyards where you least expect them. Ortygia has a feel to the place that is not modern nor antique. I promise you that it will enchant you. The best place to stay is at Hotel Relax in Sircusa! The view from this hilltop resort of the Ionian sea, Siracusa and the entire island of Ortygia is gorgeous! Also, for those who want a great vacation but are on a tight budget, Sicily is terribly inexpensive! An average dinner out, with everything (wine, desert, etc.) cost about $25 American for 2 people. Also, I had to buy an extra large suitcase while I was there to fit all the goodies I picked up (like merino wool pant suits for less than $75 American) and still didn't spend all of the money I had. Lets put it this way: an espresso cost $0.60, with a brioche, $1.00. At Dunkin Donuts, I can't get a small coffee for less than this. Enough said?