Verdura Golf & Spa Resort *****

Testimony of Bernard,
Travel designer visiting the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort

Bernard, 40 years old, passionate about photography and travels, from Bruxelles

At the beginning of September, I visited the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort ***** to make sure that it met the strict criteria established by the Little Guest label. I am happy to be able to share with you my experience at this Resort which, I am sure, will inevitably make some of you dream of Sicily.

Welcome to the Sicilian countryside

After a flight of only 2.5 hours from Brussels to Palermo, I headed to the train station of the Sicilian capital for a train journey to the city of Agrigento.

Although this trip went very well, I strongly advise you to opt for a rental car in order to be able to travel freely in this rather remote corner of the rest of Italy.

As agreed, a driver was waiting for me in Agrigento to take me to my destination. I very much appreciated this personal welcome and the journey on the small Sicilian country roads, which was enough to plunge me straight into « holiday » mode.

A lovely room

During my stay, I was lucky enough to stay in a superb Junior Suite with a sea view. This 60 m² and fully equipped room is truly the ideal option for couples accompanied by a child or a baby. 

Larger families have the possibility to connect a Junior Suite with a Deluxe Room.

I particularly appreciated the room’s furnished terrace, where I could enjoy a wonderful sunset over the Mediterranean Sea and the golf course .

Yes, as you probably guessed from its name, the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is a true golfer’s paradise. Swingers can enjoy the 9- and 18-hole courses, while waiting for the construction of a brand new 18-hole course to be inaugurated in 2021.

A real paradise for children

At Little Guest, we pay special attention to the kids-friendly elements present in our partner hotels. At the time of my visit, most of the kids facilities were unfortunately closed due to the measures taken against the spread of Covid-19. However, I was able to visit the installations available, such as the kids-club’s playground and swimming pool, which are perfect for welcoming and entertaining young guests.

A group of children were present at the hotel and seemed to have a lot of fun thanks to the animator who was looking after them. 

To conclude

In conclusion, I can now guarantee that the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is the ideal place for families looking for complete peace and relaxation by the sea.

And if, on top of that, you are a golf lover, you can definitely go there with your eyes closed! 

See you soon for new discoveries,

Bernard

FOR the CHILDREN

At Verdura Resort, children are kings!

Every day, from 10am to 6pm (and from 9am to 9pm in high season), toddlers from 0 to 3 years old are welcome at the RBabies de Verduland club. This superb baby-club has three areas: an entertainment room, an outdoor playground with a paddling pool and a room entirely dedicated to napping; all supervised by affectionate and experienced nannies. A high quality babysitting service is also available for the youngest ones. At Verdura Resort, babies finally benefit from a series of essential equipment to their stay: stroller, bottle warmer, etc. All these special "kids" services must be booked in advance with your Little Guest service!

Children aged 4 to 12 join the RKids de Verduland, a huge covered playground where qualified entertainers entertain them FREE of charge every day from 10am to 6pm (9am to 9pm in high season). Activities include: gardening in the vegetable garden, gymnastics, culinary or plastic arts workshops, film screenings in the television room, video games, Italian language learning, introduction to stories and mythology, talent competitions, giant chess games, swimming in the mini club's private pool and chemical experiments in a small science lab.

Teenagers are not to be outdone at Verdura Resort! They have their own entertainment area: the You Club. It’s here that they engage in many sports activities: cycling, fitness, basketball, tennis, football, racket games, etc.

The hotel brings together about ten academies. Among them, the Juventus Training Experience academy opens its doors from May 25 to 31 and from July 1 to August 31. Led by professional coaches from Juventus Turin, the future Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo play the best football techniques.

Little golf enthusiasts can meet at the Junior Golf Academy for three to five days of initiation or improvement. Led by Giacomo Dovetta, a SNAG Golf certified instructor, the lessons combine coordination exercises, games and challenges.

Verdura Resort also welcomes the future Nadal and Federer on the courts of its tennis academy. Available for all ages and all year round, lessons can be shared in groups or individually.

From April to October, at the Olympic Sport of Fencing, the discipline of fencing is honoured. Sable, sword and foil sports fights are fought by Lia, an Italian professional who regularly trains international champions and athletes.

Also open from April to October, the karate academy encourages your little ones to unite their bodies and minds. On the agenda: concentration, trust and self-control!

Like fish in water, apprentices or future Olympic champions gather in the pools of the swimming academy to try their hand at swimming the butterfly style, the backstroke or the breaststroke.

The hotel also has beach volleyball, rugby, hip-hop, basketball and taekwondo academies.

FAMILY EXPERIENCES

The Verdura Resort's team has selected a series of must-see family activities to share outside the hotel's walls. Among them, Little Guest recommends horseback riding around the hotel, visiting the Giocattolo Museum, which houses a collection of toys from the last century (17 km), but also discovering the centre of the charming city of Sciacca or paradisiacal beaches, located at a distance of 10 to 53 kilometres from the hotel.

Good news for teenagers who love waves! The hotel's nautical centre offers many disciplines for the most adventurous: kitesurfing, kayaking, windsurfing, flyboarding, jet surfing, jet skiing, etc.

FOR the PARENTS

Mom and Dad can enjoy the joys of the hotel's spa every day. With a surface area of 4,000 m², the wellness centre is considered one of the most modern and luxurious spas in Europe. It was voted "Best Spa Hotel in Europe" in 2012 by Condé Nast Traveller readers. There is a hammam, a sauna, treatment and care cabins and a thalassotherapy circuit spread over three infinite pools enjoying a breathtaking view of the valley.

Sports parents are delighted to discover the countless sports and water activities organised from the hotel's fitness room or indoor swimming pool: yoga, Pilates, zumba, aquagym, trekking, stretching, cardio pop dance, aeromix dance, aquazumba, etc.

Gourmets gather around a chef to prepare a Sicilian speciality, while budding or experienced oenologists participate in a regional wines tasting. Parents who prefer sharp spirits and Mediterranean cocktails register for a mixology lesson.

Swing enthusiasts can enjoy the hotel's superb 9 and 18 hole golf courses, designed by the famous Kyle Philips company.