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Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel Sicily » Italy Sicily » Italy Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel Donnafugata Golf R Set on 230 hectares, Verdura Resort is part of Rocco Forte Hotels and is located on the south-west coast of Sicily, only an hour’s drive from Palermo. Guests will experience five-star luxury from stylish accommodation to world-class spa facilities and elegant restaurants and bars. Other attractions include tennis courts and water sports, dedicated kid and teen clubs and guaranteed outstanding service. Since opening in 2009, Verdura Resort has quickly established itself among Europe’s premier contemporary luxury golf and lifestyle destinations. It is the only Italian golf destination with six holes on the oceanfront and was host venue for the European Tour’s 2012 Sicilian Open. The three links-style golf courses, all designed by Kyle Phillips, use the natural green contours of the landscape and are lined with orange and olive groves. Warmed by the Mediterranean sun and refreshed by sea breezes, the courses are free from any buildings, offering uninterrupted views of the azure waters from the undulating greens. The courses are matched by outstanding practice amenities including a double-ended driving range and excellent golf academy. Situated in the south-eastern co 20 minutes from Comiso airport Catania aiport put the resort wit traveller. The resort is also withi World Heritage Sites and just 10 of pristine Mediterranean beach offers two challenging and very golf courses, both of which are Parkland Course (venue for the E 2011) was designed by Gary Pla was designed by Italian Franco a number of spacious meeting r various restaurants where guest savour the local wines. www.roccofortehotels.com 76 Top 100 Stay & Play 2019 www.donnafugatagolfresor