Verdura Resort – a Rocco Forte Hotel

An island blessed with incredible natural beauty, Sicily is an outdoor lover’s dream. Verdura Resort on the southern coast is set amid 230 hectares of olive and citrus groves, with views out towards the glittering sea.

The hotel has been built in keeping with the local architecture, using natural materials such as stone, sand, wood and cane. Interiors are a blend of contemporary and traditional Sicilian design including bright printed fabrics and locally fired earthenware.

The exceptional facilities include two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 60m outdoor infinity pool, private beach and floodlit tennis courts. The spa and wellness centre is the perfect place to recharge and features an indoor pool, treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art gym, thassotherapy pools, beauty rooms, hammam, sauna, yoga and health programmes.

Fresh air and activity builds quite the appetite, and the hotel’s four restaurants and five bars will keep you refreshed with Mediterranean cuisine. There’s plenty to see and do nearby and Rocco Forte Journeys can help you plan your perfect itinerary.