On the southern shores of Sicily, “Verdura Golf & Spa Resort” is a five-star luxury destination opened in July 2009, a secret new hideaway blessed by the sun and stretching to a glittering azure sea.
With world-class golf courses and one of Europe’s largest and most advanced wellbeing centres, this latest jewel of the exclusive Rocco Forte Collection takes their trademark Art of Simple Luxury to an outstanding new level.

Set amid 230 hectares of olive and citrus groves and beautiful Sicilian countryside, it is a magical place in which to relax and unwind, an excellent all-year-round location to rejuvenate body and soul.
Exceptional facilities provide the rare luxury of privacy and space: 10 meeting and function rooms, among them a great ballroom, open-air amphitheatre, 6 floodlit tennis courts, an incredible 60-metre outdoor pool with water cascades and infinity-edge views, and a unique 4,000 m2 spa centre: stunning pavilions featuring four thalassotherapy pools, state-of-the-art gym, hammam, sauna, yoga room, experience showers, 11 treatment rooms and beauty corner - offering a holistic approach to health, wellbeing and fitness, an extensive menu of tailor-made spa treatments, lifestyle, exercise and nutritional programmes.

Architect Flavio Albanese has created sleek buildings which are woven subtly into the amazing landscape, with plentiful terraces and courtyards and natural materials such as stone, sand, wood and cane which echo the traditional architecture of Sicily. The 203 rooms, among them a range of breathtaking suites, two of them with approx. 170 m2, offer uninterrupted views across the sparkling sea and the sun-kissed olive groves from their private terraces.

The elegant interiors combine striking contemporary style with traditional Sicilian motifs, a rich palette of earth tones, bright printed fabrics and locally fired earthenware blending with modern four-poster dark wood beds, artful Italian lighting and thoughtful extras.
Leading golf architect Kyle Phillips, renowned for his masterpieces in the UK, at Kingsbarn and The Grove, has designed two championship 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course, complete with clubhouse and golf-pro shop, that work in close harmony with the beautiful landscape.

Free of any buildings and with spellbinding views of the sea, they allow players to enjoy golf at its purest. Golf Director is Niall Cameron, a former player who already managed the Lyford Cay Club in the Bahamas and the Royal St George’s in Kent. This is golf on a grand scale, but with all the intimacy and character of an exclusive private members’ club.

But the Verdura Resort also makes a perfect starting point to explore Sicily: day trips to cultural highlights and lively cities, sandy coves and rolling hills with tiny villages capture the essence of the island – as well as the exclusive boutique offering traditional embroideries and lace, corals and ceramic art. And last but not least, 4 top-notch restaurants and 5 bars will take you on a delicious journey through Italian cuisine.

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Number of rooms: 203

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