Verdura Golf & Spa Resort

Location: South Coast Sicily, Italy | Board Basis: B&B | On-site championship golf

Winner of 'Best Golf Hotel' at the 2024 World Golf Awards

Set along Sicily’s unspoilt southern coastline, Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is widely regarded as Italy’s leading luxury golf resort. Part of the prestigious Rocco Forte collection, Verdura combines five-star luxury, world-class championship golf, and exceptional wellness facilities within a vast 230-hectare estate overlooking the sea.

With two 18-hole championship courses, a 9-hole executive course, and one of Europe’s most acclaimed spas, Verdura is the ultimate destination for luxury golf holidays in Sicily.

Golf Courses

Guests benefit from the convenience of two world-class on-site golf courses, with coastal views and immaculate conditioning. Both feature in Italy's top 10 by Top 100 Golf Courses, you truly are spoilt for choice:

Verdura East Links Course Designer: Kyle Phillips | Par: 72 | Opened: 2010

Ranked the no.1 course in Sicily by Top 100 Golf Courses

A spectacular seaside championship course featuring wide fairways, rolling terrain, and dramatic ocean vistas. Designed by Kyle Philips to challenge elite golfers while remaining playable for higher handicaps, the East Links Course has hosted multiple international tournaments and is ranked among Europe’s finest modern layouts.

Verdura West Shore Course Designer: Kyle Phillips | Par: 70 | Opened: 2010

Ranked the no.2 course in Sicily by Top 100 Golf Courses

A more compact but highly strategic course, the West Shore Course winds through olive groves and along the coastline, with testing approach shots and strong coastal winds adding complexity. Its shorter length rewards precision and course management.

Complementing the championship courses, the additional 9-hole executive course is popular for guests wanting to refine their skills or enjoy some relaxed evening golf.

Did you know? The resort has hosted multiple European Tour (Rocco Forte Open) events using a composite layout of the best holes from both championship courses.

Accommodation

The resort offers luxurious rooms, suites, and private villas, all designed with contemporary Mediterranean styling and generous outdoor space. Many rooms enjoy uninterrupted sea views, while suites and villas provide enhanced privacy and additional living areas.

Room features include king-size beds, marble bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes, private terraces, Nespresso machines, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Villas benefit from private pools and dedicated concierge services.

Restaurant & Bars

Verdura’s dining offering reflects the best of Sicilian cuisine, fresh seafood, and Italian fine dining:

• Zagara Restaurant – Elegant Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal Sicilian ingredients
• Amare – Contemporary coastal dining with panoramic sea views
• Buongiorno – Relaxed breakfast and lunch venue
• Granita Bar – Poolside refreshments and light bites
• Scirocco Bar – Sunset cocktails overlooking the coastline

Wine lovers will appreciate the resort’s extensive Italian and international wine list.

Spa & Leisure

The Verdura Spa is one of the largest and most impressive in Europe, offering:

• Thalassotherapy pools
• Sauna, steam rooms & vitality pools
• Personalised wellness programmes
• Indoor and outdoor treatment suites
• Fully equipped fitness centre
• Yoga, Pilates & personal training

Additional leisure facilities include private beach access, outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, cycling trails and water sports.

Location

Located near Sciacca on Sicily’s southern coast, Verdura offers a peaceful, unspoilt setting away from busy tourist centres. Palermo Airport is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes away, while Trapani Airport provides an alternative route.

Nearby attractions include ancient Greek ruins, Sicilian vineyards, historic towns and natural reserves.

Why choose Verdura Resort for your Sicily golf holiday?

• Golf Digest's Editors' Choice Award for 'Best Resorts in Continental Europe' for seven consecutive years
• Italy’s premier luxury golf resort
• Two championship Kyle Phillips courses
• On-site executive course & practice facilities
• Exceptional spa and wellness offering
• Refined Rocco Forte hospitality
• Ideal for couples, golfers, and luxury travellers