Verdura Resort announces resort experiences and events for 2025
Published 11 April 2025
What you can do at one of Sicily's most luxurious resorts this year
The first resort in the luxurious Rocco Forte collection, Verdura Resort is an excellent choice for a bespoke hotel holiday on the western coast of Sicily near Palermo. Combining traditional Sicilian architectural styling with modern sports facilities, this stunning 5-star resort has announced sporting and leisure activities which it will be hosting for the rest of 2025. For your next Sicilian holiday to Verdura, we can tailor your holiday activities to suit your own interests and needs.
Adventurous Activities
· Boat Trips – starting from Verdura’s private beach, you can sail alongside nature reserves, sandy beaches or the nearby Aegadian islands
· Trekking routes – series of trekking routes exploring the beautiful countryside and coastline near Verdura, with different options according to fitness and experience
· Fishing experiences in Sciacca – head out with local fisherman for a four-hour tour of the coastline as the sun sets over the Mediterranean, learning how to fish with local experts
Sporting activities
· Golf – Make full use of the hotel’s performance center offering bespoke coaching, as well as an 18-hole championship course and one nine-hole course
· Water sports Club – kayak, fly-board and jet surf with qualified instructors
· Various racquet sports including tennis, padel and pickleball – the hotel hosts private lessons, guest tournaments and even special camps with famous ex-professions
· Archery
· Fitness and self-defense classes
· Yoga and Pilates classes
Culinary events and activities available all year round
· Candlelit dinners – Verdura’s Zagara restaurant hosts romantic dinners with a specially crafted menu, accompanied by the backdrop of Sicilian summer nights
· Mixology at the Scirocco bar
· Wine tasting workshops with the resorts’ Head Sommelier
· Cooking classes – using the resort-grown produce, learn how to make a Sicilian pizza or sweet pastries
· Beekeeping – Learn about how Verdura produces its own honey through carefully maintained hives with local experts
Rest and relaxation
· Thalassotherapy – Kick back at the Irene Forte Spa, which includes heated pools and treatments
Day trips
· Explore the ancient Greek colony of Selinunte, rich in local history
· Sunrise tour of Agrigento - the Valley of the Temples – before having breakfast at a rustic farmhouse near the Concordia Temple
· Discover 12th century UNESCO heritage sites in Palermo
· Wander through Sciacca – Seaside town with charming cafes and a thriving fishing port 15 minutes’ drive from the resort
Final thoughts
Given this wide array of activities which we can organize in conjunction with the Verdura Resort, we thoroughly recommend a stay here surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, beautiful coastline and Sicilian culture. Call us on 01392 441245 to discuss possibilities or email us at info@expressionsholidays.co.uk.
