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As a keen golfer, Sir Rocco Forte had always wanted to build a five-star golfing experience. With the help of Californian golf architect Kyle Philips, Verdura Resort now offers three world-class links championship courses in a beautiful Mediterranean climate

Verdura – a paradisiacal expanse on Sicily’s stunning southwest coast – is their flagship resort. 230 hectares of sun-blushed Mediterranean coastline, countryside and hotel: space for the Forte ethos to shine. Insightful hospitality quietly caters to every desire. Sleek, environmentally sensitive architecture fuses with Latin terracottas, ochres and violets. Local charm with universal style. Italianate furnishings, breeze-brushed white muslins and, always, a sea view. Verdura’s vast scale and escapist atmosphere afford endless indulgence and choice. Choice to unfurl in its capacious spa, or lap its infinity pool. To play tennis among its orange groves. A round or two of golf. To master Sicilian cooking, or simply savour it by the sea. To explore Verdura’s 12th-century tower; helicopter across Etna; or stroll along its private beach. It’s your decision, at the Fortes’ invitation

Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Zagara, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges

Surrounded by 230 hectares of olive groves and Sicilian countryside, and bordered by 2 km of coastline, Verdura Resort offers a private beach, 3 golf courses and uninterrupted sea views. Featuring a balcony, rooms at the Verdura Resort are spacious and feature a king-size bed, satellite TV and a large en suite bathroom. Some also have a private courtyard and a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. At the Verdura Resort you will receive a free beach bag and towel, and bathrobes. Verdura's extensive sports facilities include 6 tennis courts, 2 18-hole golf courses, 1 9-hole course, a 60-metre infinity pool and a gym. The jogging tracks of the resort are lined with lemon and olive trees. The Verdura Resort also offers 4 thalassotherapy pools, a rich program of beauty treatments and a variety of massages. The on-site restaurants and bars offer a wide selection of excellent wines and typical Sicilian dishes

this sprawling resort on Sicily’s southwest coast was built from scratch on 570 acres of previously undeveloped beachfront, miles from the better-known sun spots. And with its 9- and 18-hole golf courses, massive spa, and private beach (a rarity in Italy), it feels more like a private compound than a Mediterranean getaway

A 90-minute drive south from Palermo airport through the lonely, mountainous middle of Sicily, the 570-acre resort is located just east of the charming baroque town of Sciacca, an important fishing port. The fabulous Greek temples at Agrigento and Selinunte both lie within 25 miles (40km). The rocky coastline isn’t brilliant for swimming, but a stretch of imported powder-white sand laid out with sun loungers and umbrellas does its best to make up for that