B&B Serena, views of the Nebrodi in Longi
B&B Serena is a small bed and breakfast in Longi, Sicily, in the Nebrodi mountains. Spacious and bright rooms, new furniture, a shared kitchen and terrace, and a lovely view over the valley. I recommend it to anyone seeking calm and a base for walks, less so for those wanting a lively town.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B Serena is in Longi
B&B Serena is on Via Sardini, in Longi, a village in the Nebrodi mountains in the province of Messina. Guests describe a quiet position, with rooms that look over the valley and the mountains.
Several reviews dwell on the view, and for me it is the main reason to choose it. From the outside, one guest writes, the building is not very inspiring because it was made from an apartment, but the surprise is pleasant as soon as you step inside.
Getting to Longi
Longi is a quiet village, and getting there means relying on a car. The listing says the B&B is a short drive from Brolo and from Ficarra station, with quick access to the main routes.
If you fly into Catania, the property offers, on request and for a fee, a shuttle from Catania Fontanarossa airport, about 127 km away. I do not have the cost, so it is worth asking before you book.
What the rooms and shared spaces are like
Guests talk about large, bright and very clean rooms, with new furniture and everything you need. One review says nothing is missing, either in the rooms or in the kitchen.
- The rooms. Air-conditioned, with private bathroom and bidet, flat-screen TV and fridge.
- The kitchen. Shared and well stocked, according to guests, handy for longer stays.
- Terrace and lounge. Shared spaces to relax after excursions.
- Wi-Fi. Free throughout the property.
What guests say
On Google, B&B Serena has 4.8 from 18 reviews. There are few, but nearly all are five stars and very similar to each other.
The number one theme is spotless cleanliness. Then come the owners' kindness, the view over the valley, and new furniture finished with care in every detail. One guest says they would have stayed another night if possible. Another calls it an excellent base for anyone doing walks in Longi or the Nebrodi.
On the downside, the only drawback reported concerns the village. One guest writes that Longi is short on places of interest, which is worth knowing.
What to know before booking
| What guests like | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| Spacious, new and very clean rooms | The village has few places of interest |
| View over the valley and the Nebrodi | The exterior is not especially eye-catching |
| Shared kitchen and terrace | Shared spaces with other guests |
| Kind and helpful owners | Shuttle to Catania only on request and for a fee |
I have no rates or arrival times, so check them for your dates.
Who it suits and what to do nearby
I would choose it for walkers, quiet couples and anyone who needs a clean, well-equipped base, ideally with a kitchen. It is not the right place for anyone looking for bars, nightlife or a town full of attractions.
Longi's main draw is the Nebrodi, and the views are visible already from the room. If you are weighing other options in Sicily, there are also Palazzo Pagliaro in Santo Stefano di Camastra, Eolian Port B&B in Milazzo and B&B Semu a Mari in Santa Teresa di Riva.
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