Location: the south coast of Sicily near the seaside town of Sciacca. The closest airport is Palermo which is 133 km from the Resort and a journey of approximately 80 minutes by car. The Island also has two other airports; Trapani Airport is located on the West coast and is 139 km from the Resort with a journey of approximately 90 mins by car and Catania Airport which is located in the East and is 215 km from the Resort, approximately 2 hours 30 mins drive.
Description: ?The Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is one of Europe's most exciting resort winning several prestigious awards since its opening in 2010, the luxury resort offers discreet exclusivity that few places can match. The resort is set over 230 hectares of stunning landscape with 1.8km of private coastline, yet has just 203 rooms and suites, giving a true sense of space and privacy. All rooms have private terraces and uninterrupted sea views and the Olga Polizzi-designed interiors combine modern luxury with authentic Sicilian motifs. Deluxe rooms at Verdura Golf & Spa Resort measure approximately 40 sq m and incorporate a king-sized bed. The room has been designed in a fresh and contemporary Sicilian style with carefully chosen artwork and fabrics in rich, warm and restful colours. The Deluxe rooms all feature uninterrupted sea views and each has a private terrace with seating. This room also provides individually-controlled air-conditioning with a desk, two telephone lines and Broadband internet connection, wi-fi, a beach bag and towels. Guests will benefit from facilities such as a private dining menu, well-stocked in-room bar, satellite television, security safe, portable professional hairdryer and plenty of storage space. Please note that this room can accommodate two adults, or one adult and one child. A baby cot can also be accommodated. Access to the Verdura KIDS CLUB (ages 4-12) and TEENS CLUB (ages 13-18) is complimentary. Chargs may apply for any special events or activities. Please note that opening times of the Kids and Teens Club may vary according to the season.
Occupancy: The price shown here is based on a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child sharing a Deluxe B&B

There are 203 rooms in total, each with its own uninterrupted view across the sparkling Mediterranean Sea from a private terrace. Set across 230 hectares of olive groves and countryside, the rooms are in two distinct types of building, Courtyard and Landscape, which are woven subtly into the landscape and offer a real sense of privacy and space. Natural materials such as stone, sand, wood and cane echo the traditional architecture of Sicily, and rooms make imaginative use of both outdoor and indoor space. Created by Olga Polizzi, The Rocco Forte Hotel’s Director of Design, the interiors are beautifully appointed and encapsulate The Art of Simple Luxury. Bedrooms feature four-poster wooden beds, polished concrete floors and artful Italian lighting, and are decorated with locally fired earthenware. The bathrooms are naturally lit with stone vanity tops, and some have outside courtyards with lemon trees.

Situated on a hidden stretch of Sicily’s sun-drenched shores, Verdura is lucky enough to have 1.8km of coastline. Walk down from your room to the beautiful sandy beach flanked with grass areas leading right down to the beach. Swim out on the azure waters, and you will have a clear view of the resort nestled into the landscape, with the terracotta roofs and church towers of nearby Sciacca in the distance. Guests can relax with a refreshing cocktail from the beach bar, play a game of beach volleyball or take to the water to enjoy the great range of non-motorized water sports available, such as sailing, windsurfing and stand up paddling. Situated at the heart of the resort, the pool is one of Europe’s largest, at 60 metres long. Water cascades down from one tier into the next and infinity-edge views look out to sea. Lifeguards ensure that it remains safe and secure for children and adults alike.

AWARDS

Verdura Golf & Spa Resort was awarded the 'Best Family Escape' during the fourth annual Tatler Spa Awards, presented at London's The Dorchester on Monday, 4th October. Described as a triumph for Rocco Forte Hotels, Tatler goes on to say the resort as sophisticated, spa savvy, stylish and located in a beautiful, rugged setting, bathing in ethereal light. Verdura Golf & Spa Resort was awarded 'Best Family Program' during the fourth annual Virtuoso 'Best of the Best' Hotel Awards. Recognising the family friendly environment, this award acknowledges special programmes and activities for children of all ages, from creative activities and services to educational endeavours and active adventures.

RESTAURANTS

Buon Giorno - This casual restaurant serves an international buffet breakfast. La Zagara - This exclusive à la carte restaurant serves fine Mediterranean cuisine prepared with the freshest local ingredients. Amare (SEASONAL OPENING) is a beach restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the sea and serves fresh and simple cuisine including: a selection of antipasti, salads, grilled fish, barbecue and pizza. Liolà - A typical Sicilian Trattoria with beautiful cliff top views of the sea, serving home made pasta, salads, fish, shellfish and ice-cream with granita. Liolà also has its own pizzeria.

ACTIVITIES

The Water Sports centre offers an array of different activities and is managed by Verdura's qualified team of instructors. Rentals, private lessons and introductions to Water Sports are all available. Introductions to Water Sports are complimentary and purely theory based, taking place in the pool or on the beach. Rentals include flippers and snorkels, double and single canoes, stand up paddles, windsurf boards, wave surf boards, sailing boats, as well as water skiing, wake boarding, banana boating and doughnutting. Lessons and introductions for windsurfing, water skiing, wake boarding, stand up paddling and sailing are available. Swimming lessons are also offered. Some of Verdura's top tips include canoeing, sailing or stand up paddling at sunset or sunrise, fishing trips or boat trips to explore the neighbouring sandy beaches with a picnic on board during the day or even at sunset or sunrise. The six clay tennis courts, flood lit in the evening for extended play and superbly maintained, are set amidst the Sicilian countryside and enjoy impressive mountain views. The Verdura Tennis Academy is based at a specially built clubhouse with changing facilities and a lounge, as well as a boutique shop for equipment hire and sales (e.g. Babolat and Wilson racket rental and sales); restringing services are also available.