Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Verdura Resort, Sciacca, Sicily
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location The resort is on the coast about 30 minutes’ drive south-east of Sciacca.
Annual opening 16 March until 11 November
Closest airport Palermo
Distance from airport About 1 hr 20 minutes
Hotel facilities and services
4 restaurants, 4 bars, gym, fitness studio, personal training, hair and beauty salon, spa, 2 saunas, hammam, 4 thalassotherapy pools, 27 holes of golf, driving range, pro shop, Verduland for children aged 0-3 (at a charge) and 4-12 (complimentary), teen activities (complimentary), baby-sitting, 6 floodlit clay tennis courts, football pitch, volleyball, cookery classes, wine-tasting, bike-hire, 60-metre outdoor infinity pool, indoor lap pool at the spa, private yacht, water sports, pebble beach with floating jetty and wooden platforms, 24-hour room service, concierge service, boutiques.
Complimentary
Guests staying in the Classic suites or Grand suites receive complimentary in-suite check-in, in room bar with non-alcoholic beverages and beer, pressing on one garden, and a choice of one of the following: a Sicilian aperitivo at Granita bar, a wine tasting with the sommelier for two, or a golf lesson for one person.
Chargeable watersports
Windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding by jet ski, flyboarding, fishing, diving.
Land sports
Football academy for children, swimming, golf, fencing, karate and tennis academies. Trekking experiences with the fitness team. Yoga and pilates. Jogging and cycling trails. Tennis.
Out and about nearby
Fishing port of Sciacca (10km), Agrigento (35km), home to the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Selinunte. Walks and drives among vineyards and olive groves, in search of a secluded sandy cove, sandy beaches at Sciacca, wine tasting at local vineyards and tour of the wine route, boat trips to chalk-¬cliff marine park of Riserva di Torre Salsa. Slow food presidia with 46 in total with foods such as white plums from Monreale, Vastedda cheese from the Valley of Belice, Spiny artichoke from Menfi, red garlic from Nubia.
Sports nearby
Horse riding (5km), quad and mountain biking.
I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe double or twin room for 7 nights.
From about
£1,650 to £3,840
Holiday Code EXH606
The prices displayed here are a guide only for this hotel and each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect the actual flight costs and all up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Verdura Resort, Sciacca, Sicily
Approached through a valley of ancient olive and orange groves, Verdura Resort is perched above a sweeping one-mile private, white-sand beach, lapped by the waters of the Mediterranean and stands amongst 230 hectares. The first resort in the luxurious Rocco Forte collection, Verdura combines chic contemporary style with traditional Sicilian motifs, effortlessly perfecting the Rocco Forte art of simple luxury. Echoing Sicily’s traditional architecture, incorporating local stone, sand, wood and cane, rooms are decorated in a rich palette of warm earth tones and bright printed fabrics, with fired earthenware decorations and wooden four-poster beds. There are 168 rooms, 32 suites and three amazing villa suites with their own pool. Situated at the heart of the resort, Verdura’s spectacular 60-metre infinity pool enjoys fabulous views of the sea, while a second pool at the award-winning 4,000-square-metre spa forms part of an indulgent, architectural wonder that also houses a glass-walled gym, a yoga room, hammam, four thalassotherapy pools, 11 treatment rooms and sauna. The jewel in the resort’s crown however surely goes to its 18-hole championship course and one nine-hole course, which thread their way between orange groves and the sparkling sea. There are also half a dozen floodlit clay courts and a wealth of other sporting and leisure activities available including water sports, cooking classes and wine tasting. Drawing on Sicily’s rich culinary heritage, heavily accented with local saffron and herbs, olives and lemons, exquisite Sicilian specialities are served in a choice of restaurants to suit a variety of moods and occasions. Zagara, named for the orange blossom whose fragrance you experience around the estate, offers typically Mediterranean flavours and ingredients including homegrown fennel and citrus or Sciacca shrimps, lemon and zucchini leaves. The dining room here is glamorous and also has a terrace outside with views towards the sea. Amare is a relaxed seafood restaurant on the beach and Liola service trattoria-style food. Breakfast is served in Buon Giorno overlooking the pool. Luxurious as it is, Verdura Resort is welcoming to families with children too, and has its own complimentary kids’ club for babies up to children aged 12 and a teens’ club. As well as the many activities available within the resort, the surrounding countryside and coastline deserve to be explored. This can be done with the use of a hire-car or you can ask the hotel to arrange excursions, with or without a guide. Verdura Resort also has a selection of 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom villas on the coast a short drive from the resort. Each has a private garden with pool and a fully equipped kitchen. In-room dining can be arranged.
Room descriptions
Verdura Resort has 168 rooms, 32 suites and three villa suites. All rooms have private balcony or terrace, smart television with interactive entertainment, in room bar, in room safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities on request, Ortigia amenities, bathrobe and slippers. Maximum occupancy in all rooms except the Grand Suite is 3 adults or 2 adults plus one child and one infant. In the Grand Suite maximum occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults plus two children and infant. There are also three pool villa suites, each with three bedrooms with a maximum occupancy of 9 in each suite. There are also private three- and four-bedroom villas in a grove just along the coast from the main resort.
I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe double or twin room for 7 nights.
From about
£1,650 to £3,840
Holiday Code EXH606
The prices displayed here are a guide only for this hotel and each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect the actual flight costs and all up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Verdura Resort, Sciacca, Sicily
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Verdura Resort, our clients usually fly to Palermo airport. From the airport, we recommend that you use a hire-car for the duration of your holiday, especially if you want to tour the region, or we can include a private car transfer for you.
Additional information
Children: Please note that the opening and closing of the children’s activities may vary according to the season. Children from 0 to 11 years inclusive are free of charge on a sofa bed/baby cot on bed and breakfast when sharing a room with two adults.
Other information: Half board and full board can be quoted on request.
Special offers
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I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe double or twin room for 7 nights.
From about
£1,650 to £3,840
Holiday Code EXH606
The prices displayed here are a guide only for this hotel and each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect the actual flight costs and all up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Verdura Resort, Sciacca, Sicily
About Sicily
An Expressions tailor-made holiday in Sicily allows visitors to discover a unique and captivating island. The rich tapestry of Mediterranean history can be witnessed on the southerly island of Sicily, fascinating not only for its amazing blend of cultures including Greek, Arab, Byzantine and Norman and its architectural treasures which reflect these influences but also for its breath-taking scenery of coast, parched mountains and fertile groves of almonds, oranges, lemons and olives. The people are proud and independent, reserved but sincere and helpful. Traditions thrive to an extent that the atmosphere of Sicily is unrecognisable in the context of other parts of Italy further north. The towns and villages are contrasting with picture postcard scenes of mediaeval labyrinthine alleyways adorned by wrought-iron balconies and baskets of flowers or severe dilapidation punctuated by grand Baroque or austere Norman cathedrals and churches. Additionally, there are of course some of the most important sites of the ancient Greek world such as the temples at Agrigento, the theatre at Taormina and numerous relics at Siracusa, reputedly one of the most beautiful cities of the Greek world. High above the island looms Mount Etna, one of the largest volcanoes in the world and an awe-inspiring sight. Off the north coast of Sicily, the beautiful Aeolian Islands offer escape and remoteness, natural scenery and a startling light, a sleepy way of life and romantic isolation. A holiday in Sicily appeals for those who want typical rest and relaxation with cultural activities at hand, and for those who want to be more adventurous and experience more of this captivating island.
Highlights of Sicily
An ascent of Mount Etna, partly by car and then further on foot (guides available) through the luxuriant vegetation which includes oranges and lemons, bougainvillaea and poinsettias and then higher up the groves of walnuts, cherries, almonds, pistachios and vines. Palermo is known for its street markets, especially Vucciria and Ballaro, where traders and hawkers, pickpockets and shoppers converge amongst narrow streets and stalls of wares. See the traditional costumes and dialect of Piana degli Albanesi, where Albanians settled in the 15th Century. Revel in the splendid site of Taormina above the sea with views to Etna. Local crafts include cork, ceramics, honey, embroidery, raffia. Enjoy the calm and remoteness of the Aeolian Islands with their clear waters, beautiful scenery and peaceful way of life. Enjoy the gardens of the Villa Giulia in Palermo and the Public Gardens in Taormina.
Cultural highlights of Sicily
Palermo contains some of the greatest Arab-Norman buildings in existence - San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Palazzo Reale with its striking Cappella Palatina and La Martorana. Monreale outside Palermo is the greatest work of Norman architecture in Sicily and contains beautiful 12th and 13th Century mosaics and cloisters. The Doric temples of the 5th Century BC in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Cefalu has the `Portrait of a Man` by Antonello da Messina, dating from 1465 in its Museo Mandralisca.
Festivals in Sicily
Many Sicilian local festivals are linked to Saints’ Days. A few of the most well-known festivals generally include Carnival celebrations in Taormina and Acireale. Easter is celebrated especially in Trapani, Marsala and Piana degli Albanesi. Messina celebrates Ferragosto on the 15th August with a firework display over the Straits. The Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore takes place in Agrigento in the first and second weeks of February to celebrate the almond blossom. Taormina Arte is a summer festival of music, cinema, ballet and theatre, held in the Greek theatre. The Palio dei Normanni takes place in Piazza Armeria in August.
Gastronomy in Sicily
The gastronomy of Sicily, like much of the culture of the island, has been heavily influenced by its history. Cuscus is a Sicilian version of couscous, and marzipan features heavily in sweets. Local produce includes citrus fruits, almonds, capers, olives, peppers and fish. Local specialities include Maccheroni con le sarde (pasta with sardines, fennel, raisins, pine nuts and saffron), Pesce spada (grilled sword fish), 'alla Siciliana' with capers, red peppers and herbs. Cassata is a popular dessert made with ricotta, candied fruit and pistachios and Cannoli are almond biscuits stuffed with ricotta. Sicily produces a variety of red and white wines including Corvo di Salaparuta and Etna, Marsala and Malvasia.
