Ngonia Bay Hotel Milazzo

Set in the splendid natural setting of the Ngonia del Tono di Milazzo, Ngonia Bay is a brand new building that rises behind a historic building that once belonged to noble families engaged in the management of the ancient Tonnara di Milazzo.

Ngonia Bay was born from the passion and pride for the extraordinary heritage typical of Sicily, made up of history and traditions, colors, aromas and bright, intense and overwhelming flavors.

A land of strong contrasts, where over the centuries, peoples who came as conquerors remain bewitched by the magic of Sicily and blend with the local people, leaving traces in the culture, in the places, in the cuisine.

Ngonia, ie corner, is the term with which the Greeks called this strip of promontory framed between sky and sea, whipped by the wind and parched by the sun. Sprinkled with myrtle, broom and caper. Ancient recipes, simple ingredients and Sicilianity. This is Ngonia Bay!

The ‘Ngònia square hosts the old warehouses towards the south – renovated just a few years ago – which for centuries offered shelter to the tonnara boats (muciàra, palischermi or bastardi, buddunàru, portachiàra, gabanèlla, etc.).

On the other hand, facing the sea, the buildings that belonged to the two aristocratic families that own the Tonnara del Tono, the D’Amico and the Calapaj, rise.

THE SUITES
Our Suites are named after their position on the wind rose. They are large rooms with a modern and refined design. Three of them overlook the western coast, dominating the Tono di Milazzo bay, the other two offer a view of the garden with its swimming pool and at the bottom the rocky wall of the promontory marked by nature trails.

They are equipped with all comforts and the most modern home automation systems to offer our guests a high quality and relaxing stay. Choosing to stay at the Ngonia Bay Hotel means relying on the attentions of a friendly and highly professional staff who will be able to take care of their guests, satisfying their tastes and needs in a personalized and informal way.

THE COTTAGE
Secretly kept in the heart of our garden, the Casetta is the perfect home to spend moments of intimacy and romance. Finely furnished in Provencal style, it is equipped with all comforts to guarantee absolute relaxation.

THE RESTAURANT
Lively and contemporary, the fine dining proposal of the Ngonia Bay Restaurant is based on enhancing the immense gastronomic heritage of Sicily. Nature is the source of inspiration for the “territorial cuisine” of executive chef Dario Pandolfo who carefully selects the raw material through a chain of farmers, breeders, fishermen and producers who work in an ethical and sustainable way.

A “natural” cuisine rich in flavors and colors which, with simplicity and great technique, manages to enhance each ingredient, from the simplest to the most refined, considering it equally important. The result is a surprising and exciting universe of flavors.

The contemporary design of the Winter Garden, where you can enjoy the green of the centuries-old trees that dominate the structure from the large and bright windows, is the perfect background for enjoying a taste experience in a refined and elegant setting.

During the summer the restaurant moves to the panoramic terrace with a breathtaking view of the Tono bay. The interior and exterior spaces, created and furnished with the utmost care, blend to offer guests the perfect place to spend unforgettable moments.

THE BREAKFAST
Breakfast is an experience not to be missed. A rich buffet of fresh Sicilian products served with the magnificent view of the Tono bay awaits you every morning to give you a good morning.

For lovers of sweet granita, brioches and cannoli, cakes of the best tradition including orange or ricotta cake, fruit and jam tarts, pear and chocolate, fresh silcilian orange juice, coffee, cappuccino and many other drinks.

For lovers of savory, tasty platters of cheeses and cured meats, salads and seasonal vegetables at km 0, and many other tasty recipes able to satisfy the most demanding palates.

THE ROOFTOP
The purity of the contours, the softness of everything, the yielding interchangeability of the colors, the harmonious unity of the sky with the sea and the sea with the earth … whoever has seen them only once, will possess them for life.

There is a small Mediterranean paradise just waiting to be discovered, the sea breeze, the colors of the sunset and the flavors of the earth will drag you into a timeless atmosphere. Here you can find your balance and your space, the joy of living and tasting, the memory of an experience to carry in your heart.

THE GARDEN
The Garden, once the court of the noble residence, remains faithful to the original configuration. Several paths allow you to explore the lush flora and take breaks on stone benches that embellish some corners making them ideal places for reading and relaxation, or simply to stop and admire the centuries-old plants.

In the heart of the garden there is a swimming pool framed by a lovely patio where during the day it is possible to sunbathe while sipping a delicious cocktail, while in the evening it is transformed into a suggestive place to organize elegant dinners and events of various kinds.

A passage on the edge of the property allows access to ancient mule tracks, today nature trails which, climbing the rocky coast, allow you to explore the west side of the Milazzese promontory.

WEDDINGS IN SICILY
The enchanting natural scenery of the bay and the luxurious surroundings of Ngonia Bay create the perfect symbiosis to celebrate your wedding, engagement or simply an anniversary. The context that surrounds our Relais offers countless glimpses of natural landscape and traces of ancient history.

On the one hand, the strong colors of the rocky coast and the Mediterranean scrub that break the shades of blue of the sky and the sea, on the other the small square crowned by ancient buildings and with a small church from the 1500s in the center where many weddings are still celebrated today.

By choosing to rely on the services of Ngonia bay, you can enjoy every moment of your ceremony in total relaxation with your guests, sure to be in good hands.

MILAZZO
Long known as “The Pearl of the Tyrrhenian”, Milazzo stands on a peninsula culminating with a small promontory that, pointing to the Aeolian Islands, extends over the sea between the Gulf of Patti and Messina, allowing the simultaneous view of the volcanoes Etna, Stromboli and Vulcano.

Founded by the Greeks in 761 a. C., due to its natural beauty and privileged geographical position, Milazzo was for a long time disputed by populations who occupied it, leaving the distinctive characteristics of their civilizations in architecture, traditions and customs.

With a temperate climate and luxuriant Mediterranean nature, thanks to the long beaches and the rocky promontory, Milazzo is a town with a predominantly seaside tourist vocation that expresses its maximum splendor from the spring months to late autumn.

However, even in the winter months there are countless places of interest and attractions offered by Milazzo and the surrounding area

AEOLIAN ARCHIPELAGO
“Not even by painting it would it be possible to give an idea of this convulsive, fiery and almost melting earth. We couldn’t tell our journey from the dream.” A. Dumas

The Aeolian Islands, also known as the Lipari Islands, are an archipelago of volcanic origin, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of the Sicilian coast, a place of wild and rare beauty.

The Islands are named after the god Aeolus, king of the winds, who according to Greek mythology established his residence there, giving them their name, thanks to his reputation as a tamer of the winds.

The first of a long line of illustrious travelers was Ulysses who, as Homer narrates in the Odyssey, arrived in the Aeolian Islands after having survived the Cyclops Polyphemus and was hosted here by Aeolus and honored with the wineskin containing the winds contrary to navigation. would have brought back home.

And so again the archipelago is mentioned by Virgil in the Aeneid with the famous description of the island of Vulcano, a mythological forge where the homonymous god forged metals. The Aeolian archipelago consists of seven islands: Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea and Stromboli.

They include two active volcanoes, Stromboli and Vulcano, as well as various secondary volcanic phenomena. The archipelago’s thousand-year history is well documented by the Aeolian Regional Archaeological Museum, with its headquarters in Lipari and branches in Filicudi and Panarea.

MONTALBANO ELICONA
On foot or on horseback, along suggestive paths, streams or lakes of clear water, the territory of Montalbano offers pleasant naturalistic excursions to discover landscapes of great charm and mysterious testimonies of ancient civilizations.

The fortresses of Argimusco with its megaliths, the curious pastoral huts called cùbburi, the water mills, the dolmens, the Malabotta wood are a destination not to be missed. In the locality of Argimusco there is a megalithic complex consisting of huge boulders of uncertain origin, perhaps the remains of a prehistoric village.

The cùbburi are of considerable ethno-anthropological interest, which could be military posts of an Ionian-Tyrrhenian communication system, but more likely pre-Romanesque forest-pastoral shelters, true masterpieces of rural engineering capable of guaranteeing an effective defense from the cold . To admire them you need to reach the Polverello plateau.

Finally, to discover the Malabotta wood, which has recently become a nature reserve. Centuries-old trees, dense holly bushes and a few gurgling streams are the seductive frame of a still uncontaminated environment.

In the midst of beech, oak, pine, chestnut trees live undisturbed foxes, dormice, wild boars, martens, birds of prey and even, in the highest part of the forest, the golden eagle.

TINDARI E MARINELLO
“Tindari, meek I know you among wide hanging hills on the waters of the sweet islands of the god, today you attack me and you bend down in your heart…” S. Quasimodo.

Myth, art, culture, fairytale landscapes: this is Tindari, a pleasant town in the Gulf of Patti located within the municipality of the same name in the province of Messina.
Founded in 396 BC from Syracusan mercenaries of the war against Carthage at the behest of Dionysius of Syracuse, the ancient city of Tindari owes its name to Tindaro king of Sparta.

The Sanctuary of the Black Madonna is the main attraction of Tindari. It is located at the eastern end of the promontory, overlooking the sea, in correspondence with the ancient acropolis, where a small church was built on the remains of the abandoned city.

At the foot of the promontory where the Sanctuary of Tindari stands are the Marinello lakes, an arm of the sea of ​​exceptional beauty. It is a large area of ​​sand with brackish water lakes that change continuously due to the tides.

TAORMINA
Taormina lies harmoniously on the cliff, from which it looks towards the sea, the edge of the water below it blurs the white beaches that creep between the ravines of the cliffs, which stretch up to touch the small points emerged in marine waters.

Taormina is also sea and beaches and during the summer, you cannot resist a refreshing bath in the transparent waters of Giardini Naxos or the beaches of Mazzarò, which can be reached by cable car, from Mazzeo and Lido Spisone, where in the evening there is also a disco.

The other beach is that of Isola Bella, a very small island located in the Bay of Taormina, connected to the mainland by a strip of land, visible at low tide. It is a protected natural oasis that offers incomparable naturalistic views.

Rooms: 6

Price: from 111 EUR per night

Source: www.ngoniabay.com