Excellent hotel and spa. The hotel staff couldn't be more helpful and professional. The spa and indoor pool is excellent; one of the best we have ever experienced. You do need to remember to book a slot in the spa - it is popular. We visited just before the hotel closed for the season so some restaurants were not available. Breakfast was outstanding. Evening meals were good but quite expensive. There was nothing around the resort to easily drive to. It is a bit remote and a long drive from Catania. A stop at Agrigento to visit the Valley of the Temples is very worthwhile - excellent preserved examples of Greek temples.
Befitting of this five-star experience, Verdura is home to two championship golf courses designed by world-famous architect Kyle Phillips. With the likes of Kingsbarns and The Grove already amongst his past successes, Phillips has set about creating a golf experience which defies its youth and draws on ancient heritage from Scottish links courses normally found along the East Lothian coastline. Considered to be one of the best golf resorts in Europe, Verdura is a golf holiday in Italy that delivers above and beyond travellers expectations year after year.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Sicily’s charming coastline, Verdura is a paradise for golfers looking to enjoy the epic Mediterranean sun. As Sir Rocco Forte’s first golf resort offering, Verdura Golf Resort and Spa has set out its stall amongst the very finest of golf holiday destinations. The accommodation is the picture of 5-star luxury, with enchanting ocean vistas and the beach just metres away.