Villa Sonia Hotel

This holiday included the whole family bird watching the migration of birds of prey over Messina, from mount dinamare and other locations on the island. We watched with conservationists who aim to stop hunting of these birds of prey, of which the majority are just passing over to get to their destinations throughout Europe, and are merely killed for fun, a very malicious blood sport. Just being there stopped this hunting as the hunters don’t want to be caught.
Our accommodation was excellent, catering for all ages, staff were friendly and we were well looked after, and this was essential as we were on our feet all day bird watching. Facilities such as the swimming pool were clean and relaxing and were maintained to a high standard. The food and the service were extraordinary and the cuisine was delicious.
The hotel was situated at the top of the hills/mountains and over looked mount Etna, which was spectacular! Just above the hotel were various shops a bar and a castle, which was a pleasure to look around. Shop staff were ever so friendly and the people at the bar couldn’t do enough to make sure you were looked after all evening, and even the locals drank there and tried their best to chat with you.
It was a pleasure throughout the holiday staying in such a friendly and relaxed environment and I would most certainly consider staying again, without any hesitation.