Spring in Sicily is a time like no other. The temperature ......Discover our Easter Programme, with...

Spring in Sicily is a time like no other. The temperature is mild.

Orange and lemon trees are in full bloom.

Discover our Easter Programme, with activities to entertain

the entire family, pampering treatments at Verdura Spa and a

range of culinary experiences from Sicilian cooking to wine-tasting

and mixology classes. Explore Sicily, visit local villages and enjoy

the island’s traditional Easter events, or marvel at the ancient

monuments, piazzas and archeological sites.

T H U R S D AY M A R C H 2 9 T H

CONCIERGE SUGGESTIONS: VALLEY OF TEMPLES ‚The most beautiful city inhabited by mortals‛. That is what Pindaro wrote as he recalled his adopted city, Akragas (Agrigento), founded in 581 BC by some inhabitants of Rhodes and Crete. And we can’t blame the great Greek poet when we consider the magnificence of Valle dei Templi, a Unesco world heritage site. 50 mins driving from the Resort (50km).

SPORT 9:30am Golf Club Junior Academy 90 minutes daily, for participants aged 6 to 16 years. 3 days €95 / 5 days €150 (Golf kit not included) 3 days €170 / 5 days €225 (Golf kit included)

3:30pm Tennis: volley and smash (€15)

BEACH 9:30am Flyboard, sup, kayak and much more, available at the Water Sports Club

FITNESS Aerobics Pilates, total body, tone up and much more. A different schedule available daily (€25)

SPA 1:30pm Skin consultation

Don’t miss it: A soothing head massage, reaching and relaxing the energetic channels for a deep weelness (€50, 20‘)

RF Relax Programme, 3 days: designed to help you restore both mind and body to optimum health, whilst bolstering your resilience to future stress (€700)

CULINARY Noon Sicilian Cooking class (€90) 6:00pm Mixology class at Granita Bar (€30)

CHILDREN 10:30am Sports RForte: RFitness 11:45am Edufun RForte: Sicilian Mythology 02:00pm Arts RForte: Create your flower 02:45pm Chefs RForte: Sicilian Recipes 03:30pm Group games 04:00pm Arts RForte: Create your mappet 05:15pm Arts RForte: Stamp with veggies 05:30pm Parachuting 06:00pm Baby Dance with Verdù

TEENS 11:45am RForte Beauty 12:15pm Aperitif Game 03:30pm Sports RForte: tournaments 04:30pm Afternoon snack 05:15pm Social network: let’s speak about it 09:00pm Shall we dance?

SIC IL IAN COOKING CLASS Learn how to prepare the traditional recipes with our Chefs: the Sicilian caponata, pasta and cannolo. Furthermore, our Sommelier will pair the best Sicilian wines to your dishes, for a complete tasting.

MUSIC 7:30pm Live music at Granita Bar

1. Fitness classes: max 10 participants allowed. Subject to availability and reservations at the Spa Reception (ext 2321).

2. The skin consultation is offered by our Spa Team. Useful to determine the best skin care regime of your skin and receive our suggestions. Subject to availability and reservations at the Spa Reception (ext 2321).

3. Reservation required for all culinary and tennis experiences. The meeting point is at the main reception 15 minutes before the activity.

4. All the activities and times are subject to change.

THE FARM Starting from today, the garden of our Kids Club will host some funny animals!

F R I D AY M A R C H 3 0 T H

CONCIERGE SUGGESTIONS: THE GOOD FRIDAY Sicily takes Easter very seriously and Christ passion is celebrated on the Good Friday: people perform its characters through narrow streets during the beloved processions. Drive from Verdura to the most renowned religious events of devotion: La Passione in Burgio (30 mins driving from the Resort, 21km) and I Misteri in Trapani (90 mins driving from the Resort, 129km).



10:00am Fitness consultation


Don’t miss it: A relaxing and energising foot massage which improves circulation and relieves swollen feet (€50, 20‘)

RF Relax Programme, 3 days (€700)

CULINARY 11:30am Pastry lesson: learn how make a perfect Easter egg with our Chef (€45). And tomorrow join our Egg-celent: Easter egg decorating competition between adults and children

CHILDREN 10:30am Sports RForte: RFitness 11:00am Let’s discover the Resort cycling 12:00pm Arts RForte: Das sculptures 12:30pm Have lunch together! 02:00pm Arts RForte: Cinetoon forum 03:30pm Chefs RForte: Home-made pasta 05:00pm Edufun RForte: Science class 06:00pm Baby Dance with Verdù

TEENS 11:00am Sports RForte: Ping Pong 12:15pm Aperitif Game 03:30pm Videogames Time 04:30pm Aperitif Game 05:00pm Arts RForte: Graffiti Passion 09:00pm Maxi Quiz

EVENT: L ’ART DE VIVRE A one-of-a-kind taste experience enriched by the beautifully flavoured pearls of Adamas Caviar and the sheer freshness of Champagne Laurent-Perrier. From 7:30pm, Zagara Restaurant. €100, revervation required.



3:30pm Tennis: the Novak Djokovic’s serve (€15)



3. The fitness consultation is offered by our Sport Team. Useful to analyse the correlation between muscle strength, power and postural tone. Subject to availability and reservations at the Spa Reception (ext 2321).



S AT U R D AY M A R C H 3 1 S T

TREKKING AT TORRE SALSA This natural reserve comprises over 760 hectares of pristine coastline and around 6km of gorgeous sandy beaches. Instituted in 2000, it is managed by the WWF. Featuring a wide variety of landscapes, all of which provide the perfect natural habitat for numerous species of animals and birds, and excellent walking opportunities for visitors. Departure from Verdura at 9.00am, €100 pp with transfer included. Minimum 4 participants. 25 mins driving from the Resort (26km).

SPORT 9:00am Golf tournaments for adults(€20) 18 holes Stableford

9:30am Golf Club Junior Academy 90 minutes daily, for participants aged 6 to 16 years. 3 days €95 / 5 days €150 (Golf kit not included)

3 days €170 / 5 days €225 (Golf kit included)

3:00pm Tennis: introduction for children 4:00pm Tennis: introduction for adults





Don’t miss it: A personalised facial with our Forte Organics products. With this organic treatment, your skin will regain freshness and vitality (€100)

CULINARY 11:30am Egg-celent: Easter egg decorating competition between adults and children, with the special jury of Verdura Team!

CHILDREN 10:30am Sports RForte: RFitness 12:00pm Arts RForte: Spring flowers 12:30pm Have lunch together! 02:00pm Cinetoon forum 03:00pm Tennis camp 05:00pm Edufun RForte: Wildlife animals 06:00pm Baby Dance with Verdù

TEENS 11:00am Sports RForte: Football and Volleyball 12:15pm Aperitif Game 03:30pm Arts RForte: Graffiti Passion 04:30pm Afternoon snack 05:00pm Videogames Time 09:00pm Chefs RForte: Food from other cultures

EVENT: SIC IL IAN NIGHT Starting from 6.00pm, wine aperitif under the Verdura Tower, offered by the best local wineries. From 8:00pm, buffet dinner at Liolà with traditional entertainment (€70, beverages not included).







S U N D AY A P R I L 1 S T

CONCIERGE SUGGESTIONS: SC IACCA This festive afternoon is the best opportunity to visit the Medieval Sciacca’s city centre: you can assist the Holy Mass, walk towards old building, taste the Easter cakes and other specialities. 10 mins driving from the Resort (15km).




10:00am Personal training (€70)

SPA 11:00am Skin consultation

Don’t miss it: Sicilian aroma massage (€100)

CHILDREN 10:30am Easter Egg Hunt 12:00pm Easter Egg Hunt prizegiving 02:45pm Arts RForte: Easter eggs 03:30pm Edufun RForte: The Human body 04:00pm Edufun RForte: Wildlife animals 04:30pm Afternoon snack 05:00pm Arts RForte: Make your Easter basket 06:00pm Baby Dance with Verdù

TEENS 11:00am Sports RForte: RFitness 12:15pm Maxi game 03:00pm Sports RForte: Ping Pong 04:30pm Aperitif Game 05:00pm Sports RForte: Football and Volleyball 09:00pm Chefs RForte: Healthy Recipes

EVENT: EASTER LUNCH From 12:30pm, a delicious 5-course lunch at Zagara Restaurant , with a special music entertainment. €80 per person, beverages not included. Reservations required . MUSIC

7:30pm Live music at Granita Bar

EASTER SPECIAL 10:30am Easter Hunt 12:00pm Easter Mass at the Library 12:30pm Easter lunch at Zagara Restaurant (€80)


2. The skin consultation is offered by our Spa Team. Useful to determine the best skin care regime of your skin and receive our suggestions. Subject to availability and reservation at the Spa Reception (ext 2321).



M O N D AY A P R I L 2 N D


4:00pm Tennis: Easter tournament




SPA Don’t miss it: A personalised facial with our Forte Organics products. With this organic treatment, your skin will regain freshness and vitality (€100)

BAMBINI 10:30am Pasquetta Park at Ballroom Garden! 12:30am Family Barbecue (Ballroom event) 05:00pm Edufun RForte: Wildlife animals 05:45pm Karaoke 06:00pm Baby Dance with Verdù

TEENS 10:30am Pasquetta Park at Ballroom Garden! 12:30am Family Barbecue (Ballroom event) 03:00pm Social network: let’s speak about it 04:30pm Afternoon snack 05:00pm Arts RForte: Instruments 09:00pm Shall we dance?


PASQUETTA PARK, BALLROOM GARDEN 10:30am Fun for the whole family! 12:30pm Family Barbecue (€60, beverages not included) Market The best Easter Sicilian souvenirs





EVENT: PASQUETT A PARK From 10:30am, outdoor activities and fun for the whole family. The traditional Easter games, sport and entertainment with our Team. For lunch, the unmissible barbecue (€60 per person, beverages not included). And, if you haven’t shopped yet, our market is the best opportunity to take-home a piece of Sicily!

CONCIERGE SUGGESTIONS: EASTER ARCHES Discover the old tradition of San Biagio Platani and its archs, known as Easter Archs or Bread Archs, built with bamboo canes, willow or agave. They are decorated and enriched with handmade mosaics, composed with elements taken from nature such as: cereals, dates, pasta and bread. 80 mins driving from the Resort (60km).

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