Looking over the sparkling Mediterranean, the championship golf course, and the award-winning Verdura Resort, the 3- and 4-bedroom Rocco Forte Private Villas not only offer total privacy and comfort, they also boast an unparalleled level of services and new activities, embodying the lifestyle, leisure facilities, and fine dining of Verdura Resort. Amongst these are the Irene Forte spa, offering natural and effective science-based treatments and panoramic Thalasso pools, six clay tennis courts, two Paddle courts, and the two Kyle Phillips 18-hole championship golf courses. 

A series of celebrity-led sports academies for children and adults, from football and rugby to diving and karate, complete the array of options for an energetic immersion into wellness and relaxation. You should not be surprised to find former world champions coaching your children on the football pitch or offering tips on the perfect serve.

A secluded private sandy beach is reserved for villa guests who wish to bathe in privacy in the sparkling bay of Verdura, whilst others may choose to enjoy the many watersports available on the resort’s main beach.

Equally as exciting, the latest addition at Verdura is the new 6-seater helicopter which can carry you directly from Palermo airport to Verdura’s garden in a breathtaking 20-minute flight. The most insatiable of explorers may also hire the Icarus for some astounding views of Sicily, soaring over Selinunte and the Valley of the Temples, circling the smoking crater of Mt Etna, or nipping over to the Aeolian islands for lunch.

Villa guests preferring a more grounded experience will be assigned a “conoscituri”, literally a “man in the know”, who will take you on extraordinary local adventures, from a contemporary art picnic on the greatest Burri masterpiece to a day spent in Caltabellotta with the local shepherds and farmers learning about the basic essentials of life.

We also love that the private villas have fully-equipped kitchens so you may choose to have a chef cook onsite or to have villa service from one of the four restaurants in the resort. A welcome box is delivered to each kitchen on arrival, containing all the ingredients that a visitor to Italy could wish for, from pasta to olive oil, amaretti to sea salt, and seasonal vegetables from the Verdura gardens. A dedicated butler service is available upon request for total pampering.

Designed and styled by Olga Polizzi, the villas are inspired by Sicily’s natural beauty and incorporate the characteristic features of a traditional Sicilian ‘baglio’ building: wooden beams, flat roofs, spacious terraces, and external stairs. Tradition in ethics and vision meet clean contemporary lines and the highest level of comforts inviting guests to enjoy Sicily in a truly unique way.

From your Rocco Forte Private Villa, you can gaze out at the lush green Sicilian scenery and beyond to the Mediterranean sea. You might also want to have a dip in your private pool during your lunch break or read one of the villa’s books while relaxing on a hammock during a power break.

You will also have plenty of time to fit in workouts and indulge in self-care. Taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health is a top priority for the team at Verdura. And if you’re in need of a creative outlet, you can try your hands at making beautiful ceramics, an art that has deep roots in the history of Sciacca, just a few minutes away from Verdura Resort.

About Verdura Resort

Part of Rocco Forte Hotels, Verdura Resort overlooks the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean from the southern coast of Sicily. Immersed in a 230-hectare park, it is nestled on a hillside that gently slopes towards the resort’s private coastline. The resort's restaurants and bars celebrate Mediterranean cuisine using seasonal ingredients typical of the island, accompanied by an extensive wine list. The Irene Forte Spa is an exclusive refuge with a holistic approach to health and well-being: four thalassotherapy pools, two saunas, a hammam, and a wide range of personalized treatments and programs. Championship golf courses (including a fully rejuvenated East Course), designed by Kyle Phillips, can be found on property, and make Verdura the golf destination par excellence in the Med.

Guests of Huffman Travel enjoy extra VIP amenities when staying at Verdura Resort, including:

• VIP Status before and during your trip

• Complimentary daily breakfast

• $100 Resort Credit

• Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)

• Flexible check in/out times (subject to availability)

• Complimentary internet