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Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is Europe’s most exciting resort, located on the south coast of Sicily near the seaside town of Sciacca. Winning several prestigious awards since its opening in 2010, the luxury resort offers discreet exclusivity that few places can match.
The resort is set over 230 hectares of stunning landscape with 1.8km of private coastline, yet has just 203 rooms and suites, giving a true sense of space and privacy. All rooms have private terraces and uninterrupted sea views and the Olga Polizzi-designed interiors combine modern luxury with authentic Sicilian motifs.
There are two 18-hole championship links-style golf courses and a 9-hole, designed by leading architect Kyle Phillips; six tennis courts; a full- size football pitch; a 60m infinity swimming pool; a fully-equipped gym and running trails which meander through the olive and lemon groves. For those seeking deep relaxation the 4,000 square metre Verdura Spa is exceptional – it was recently recognised as Best Hotel Spa 2012: Europe, Asia Minor and The Russian Federation by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller. It has four thalassotherapy pools, an extensive treatment menu, as well as personalised well-being and exercise programmes.
The resort’s restaurants and bars, led by Michelin starred chef Fulvio Pierangelini, celebrate Sicilian cuisine with menus created from fresh organic ingredients complemented by a superb wine list.
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is as captivating as it is diverse. For centuries, it has been at the crossroads of civilisations and each has left an indelible imprint on this Italian region. Verdura is perfectly positioned to explore the island with many historical and cultural sites situated close by
If the warm climate of Sicily makes the island an excellent all-year-round destination for golf, the courses at Verdura Golf & Spa Resort make it a truly world-class one.In 2012 (29th March to 1st April), the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort hosted the prestigious Sicilian Open attended by 144 professional players. Challenging links courses featuring undulating fairways and deep bunkers combined with the island’s pleasant temperatures to provide a unique golf experience for players and spectators alike. The Championship Course ( a composite layout of 9 holes of each East and West course) as played in the 2012 Sicilian Open.A game of golf here is an experience you will never forget, with beautiful blue skies overhead and epic sea and landscapes all around.Leading golf architect Kyle Phillips, renowned for his championship courses at Kingsbarns in Scotland and The Grove in England, has designed an astonishing range of courses that work in close harmony with the beautiful Sicilian landscape. There are two championship-level 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course, all set amid olive and orange groves and with spellbinding views of the azure Mediterranean Sea. These are free of any buildings, allowing players to enjoy golf at its purest.The courses will inspire the novice player, and set a challenge for the most experienced. Every day, one of the 18 hole courses will be set up for two-ball play and the other for four-ball play. A double-ended driving range features 80-yard tees at each end, creating the perfect practice conditions. There are also putting and chipping greens, practice bunkers, and PGA-qualified professionals for tuition.This is golf on a grand scale, but with all the intimacy and character of an exclusive private members’ club.
Course Highlights
One-to-one tuition and group clinics
Tee times allocated every 12 minutes to ensure free flow
Five sets of tee markers available
Golfers can use caddies or pull cart, and electric golf carts are available
Complimentary golf balls provided on practice greens and bunkers
