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Easter 2019
APRIL IN SICILY
Spring is a wonderful time to visit Sicily. The temperature is mild, verdant meadows burst into colour as wildflowers
bloom, and the beaches are almost deserted.
TRADITIONS AND CULTURE
From quiet beaches and sleepy historic streets to local villages, ancient monuments and archaeological sites, there’s
plenty to explore in Sicily. Visit during spring to discover the island’s traditional Easter events.
HIGHLIGHTS: A PROGRAMME FOR ALL
Experience our Festive Programme, with activities to entertain the entire family from pampering treatments at Verdura
Spa to a range of culinary experiences including Sicilian cooking, wine tasting and mixology masterclasses. Meet our
sporting stars and join their special academies, perfect for both adults and kids.
CYCLING ACADEMY WITH W ELLNESS
MARIO CIPOLLINI EXPRESS PACKAGE
FROM APRIL 17 TO 22 3 DAYS
He was “the prince” of Italian Perfect for those seeking a quick fix
sprinters. The leader of daring over a long weekend or a few days,
and spectacular victories, this programme is designed to
peddling through breath-taking quickly help you break bad habits
finish lines. At the end of his and kick-start a new routine of
extraordinary career, the spiritual, mental, emotional and
national “Lion King” won the physical balance.
world title (in 2002), earning
him a place among the most
famous cyclists in history.
FOOTBALL ACADEMY WITH LOCAL CUISINE
GIANLUCA ZAMBROTTA SICANIAN NIGHT
FROM APRIL 17 TO 22 APRIL 20
A world-class champion in the Experience a cornucopia of Sicilian
European football scene, Gianluca favours as the sun sets over the
Zambrotta joined the Serie A when Mediterranean Sea.
he was only 19 years old. With a Feast upon the rich colours, sounds
memorable and successful career in and scents of Sicily at Piazzetta
the top clubs and the Spanish Liga Liolà, with live cooking stations and
with Barça, he displayed his al fresco folk music performances.
incredible talent with Italy’s national
football team, becoming world
champion in Germany in 2006.
GYMNASTICS ACADEMY KIDS AT VERDÙLAND
WITH DANIELA MASSERONI AND PASQUETTA PARK
FROM APRIL 17 TO 22 Kids can have an unforgettable
Daniela Masseroni started holiday at Verdùland, a lively space
gymnastics when she was just six dedicated to RBabies and RKids,
years old, and continued training for overseen by our specialist team and
the next 20 years. Joining the Italy Verdù the hedgehog mascot. From
team, she competed both on her own cooking classes, science, and arts &
and as part of the National Team, crafts, to culture and an array of
winning four world titles and sports, there’s plenty to keep kids
writing some of the most beautiful entertained. On Monday 22nd April,
pages in the history of Italian the whole family can join in the fun
rhythmic gymnastics. and games at Pasquetta Park, by the
main pool.
T H U R S D AY A P R I L 1 8 T H
SPORT
09:30am 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)
03:30pm Tennis: free introduction for the whole
family
BEACH
10:00am Flyboard, sup, kayak and much more,
available at the Water Sports Club
FITNESS
07:30am Running club, meeting point at Spa SICILIAN COOKING CLASS
08:30am Pilates (fitness studio, €20) The Arancini (or Arancine): You will learn how to make one of
the symbols of Sicilian gastronomy—whether in the shape of a
10:00am Aqua Gym (Indoor Pool Spa, €20) cone or a sphere, they are simply delicious. Liolà Restaurant,
12:00pm, €45 pp (min. 2 participants, max. 12). For further
SPA information and reservations, please visit or contact reception.
Don’t miss it: Sicilian Aroma Massage: our massage oils
and aromatic infusions created from the
sun-drenched flora of Sicily are used to
promote healthy skin and restore the body’s
physical and emotional balance. 50’ (€135)
CULINARY
Noon Sicilian Cooking class: Arancini
(Liolà Restaurant €45)
06:00pm Mixology class at Granita Bar (€30)
MUSIC
07:30pm Live music at Granita Bar
CHILDREN
10:00am Sports RForte: Rfitness PILATES, FITNESS STUDIO
10:30am Arts Rforte: Create your bunny Developed in the early 20th century, Pilates combines
exercise with physical movement, encouraging the use of
11:30am Edufun RForte: Sicilian Mythology
your mind and muscles control. €20, fitness studio. For
02:00pm Arts RForte: Create your flower more information and reservations, please visit or contact
02:45pm Chefs RForte: Sicilian Recipes Spa Reception. (ext. 2321)
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
12:15pm Aperitif Game
03:30pm Sports Rforte: tournaments
05:15pm Social network: let’s speak about it
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 skincare regime of your skin and receive our
suggestions. Subject to availability and reservations at the Spa
Reception (ext 2321). C O N C I E R GE S U GGE S T I O N S : V A L L E Y O F T E MPL E S
3. Reservation required for all culinary and tennis experiences. The “The most beautiful city inhabited by mortals”. That is what
meeting point is at the main reception 15 minutes before the activity. Píndaro wrote as he recalled his adopted city, and we can’t
4. All activities and times are subject to change. blame the great Greek poet when we consider the
5. The above conditions are valid from Thursday 18th to Monday 22nd magnificence of Valle dei Templi, a UNESCO World Heritage
April. Site. Located 50 minutes’ drive from the Resort (50km).
F R I D AY A P R I L 1 9 T H
SPORT
09:30am 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)
03:30pm Tennis: free introduction for the whole
family
BEACH
10:00am Flyboard, sup, kayak and much more,
available at the Water Sports Club
FITNESS
07:30am Boot Camp (near the beach volley) EVENT: L’ART DE VIVRE
A one-of-a-kind taste experience enriched by the
08:30am Hatha Yoga (fitness studio, €20) beautifully flavoured pearls of Calvisius Caviar and the
10:00am Interval training (fitness studio, €20) freshness of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. Live Jazz Music
with Duo Salemi Jazz. From 7:30pm, Amare Restaurant. €100,
reservation required.
SPA
Don’t miss it: Sicilian Scrub: refreshes skin and removes
unwanted skin cells, leaving skin silky
smooth. It is the perfect add-on to another
treatment. 30’ (€75)
CULINARY
11:30am Pastry lesson: learn how make a perfect
Easter egg with our Chef (Kids Club, €45).
And tomorrow join our Egg-celent: Easter
egg decorating competition between
adults and children
7:30pm L’Art de Vivre, Caviar and Champagne PO N Y R I D E !
A unique experience for little ones, where they can ride a
dinner (Amare Restaurant, €100 pp.) pony through the resort led by an instructor. Available
today, at 3:00pm. For more information, please visit or
MUSIC contact Reception.
07:30pm Live music at Granita Bar
CHILDREN
10:00am Sports RForte: Rfitness
10:30am Art Rforte: easter decorations
11:15am Let’s discover the Resort cycling
12:00pm Arts RForte: sculptures with clay
12:30pm Have lunch together!
02:00pm Arts RForte: Cinetoon forum
03:00pm Pony Ride!
03:30pm Chefs RForte: Home-made pasta
05:00pm Edufun RForte: Science class
06:00pm Baby Dance with Verdù
TEENS C O N C I E R GE S U GGE S T I O N S : T H E GO O D F R I D A Y
11:00am Sports RForte: Ping Pong Sicily takes Easter very seriously and the Passion of Christ is
12:15pm Aperitif Game celebrated on Good Friday. Drive from Verdura to the most
renowned religious events of devotion: La Passione in Ribera
03:00pm Relax (16 minutes’ drive from the Resort, 9,5km) and La Passione in
03:30pm Videogames Time Burgio (30 minutes’ drive from the Resort, 21km).
05:00pm Arts RForte: Graffiti Passion
S AT U R D AY A P R I L 2 0 T H
SPORT
08:00am Golf tournament for adults (€20 + €80 green fee)
18 holes Stableford
09:30am 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)
03:00pm Tennis: introduction for children
04:00pm Tennis: introduction for adults
BEACH
10:00am Flyboard, sup, kayak and much more, E V E N T : S I C A N I A N N I GH T
available at the Water Sports Club Our Sicanian Night starts at 7.00pm with an aperitif under
the Verdura Tower, offered by the best local wineries. From
FITNESS 8:00pm enjoy a buffet dinner at Liolà with traditional
entertainment (€70, beverages not included).
07:30am Running club, meeting point at Spa
08:30am Power Yoga (fitness studio, €20)
10:00am Circuit training (terrace, fitness area. €20)
SPA
Don’t miss it: Etna Age-Defying Facial: a powerful facial
using volcanic stones from Mount Etna to
rebalance, revitalise and relax. 90’ (€175)
CULINARY
11:30am Egg-celent: Easter egg decorating competition
between adults and children, with the
special jury of Verdura Team! (Kids Club) W A T E R S PO R T S
7:00pm Sicilian aperitif under the Verdura Tower Choose from simple, fun, technical and even adrenalin-
pumping activities, and experience these with your family,
8:00pm Sicanian Night, buffer dinner at Liolà (€70, friends or even on a course with our qualified instructors.
beverages not included).
MUSIC
07:30pm Live music at Granita Bar
CHILDREN
09:00am Pony ride!
10:00am Sports RForte: RFitness
10:30am Arts RForte: Spring flowers
11:30am Maxitwister
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 VERDURA DISCOVERY TREK
At Verdura, we have created breathtaking trekking routes
TEENS within the resort, combining fitness with both culture and
11:00am Sports RForte: Football and Volleyball nature. Our Fitness team will guide you through these treks,
12:15pm Aperitif Game different in length and terrain to accommodate all levels of
fitness and experience (2 hours and a half). €90, €140 (2
03:00pm Relax
participants), €180 (3 participants). Reservation required 24
03:30pm Arts RForte: Graffiti Passion hours in advance.
05:00pm Videogames Time
S U N D AY A P R I L 2 1 S T
EASTER SPECIAL
10:30am Easter Egg Hunt
12:00pm Easter Mass at the Library
12:30pm Easter lunch at Zagara Restaurant (€80)
Live music with Mirko and Valerio, Little Band
SPORT
09:30am 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)
BEACH
10:00am Flyboard, sup, kayak and much more,
available at the Water Sports Club E A S T E R E GG H U N T
Grab your baskets and get ready for the hunt! This is a
great way to get the whole family outdoors on Easter Day.
FITNESS
07:30am Cross Training , meeting point at Spa
08:30am Pilates, (fitness studio, €20)
10:00am Total Body (fitness studio, €20)
SPA
Don’t miss it: Fit for You: using your chosen Irene Forte
Skincare body oil, a personal consultation
will ensure you receive a unique treatment
to suit your specific needs. 50’ €135
MUSIC
07:30pm Live music at Granita Bar
CHILDREN EASTER LUNCH
Served from 12:30pm, enjoy a delicious 5-course lunch at Zagara
10:30am Easter Egg Hunt Restaurant. Live music with Mirko and Valerio, Little Band.
12:00pm Easter Egg Hunt prizegiving €80 per person, beverages not included. Reservations required.
(Buongiorno terrace)
02:45pm Arts RForte: Easter eggs
03:30pm Edufun RForte: The Human body
04:00pm Parachuting
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
05:00pm Sports RForte: Football and Volleyball
06:00pm Chefs Rforte: Healthy Recipes
C O N C I E R GE S U GGE S T I O N S : S C I A C C A
This festive afternoon is the best opportunity to visit
the Medieval Sciacca’s city centre. You can attend Holy
Mass, explore the city’s old buildings and taste Easter
cakes and other seasonal specialities. 10 minutes’ drive
from the Resort (15km).
M O N D AY A P R I L 2 2 N D
PASQUETTA PARK
10:30am Fun for the whole family! (by the pool)
12:30pm Family Barbecue by the pool (€60, beverages
not included)
Market The best Easter Sicilian souvenirs
SPORT
09:30am 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)
04:00pm Tennis: Easter tournament
E V E N T : PA S Q U E T T A PA R K , B Y T H E MA I N PO O L
BEACH Starting at 10:30am, enjoy outdoor activities and fun for the
10:00am Flyboard, sup, kayak and much more, whole family including all the traditional Easter games, sports
available at the Water Sports Club and entertainment with our team. For lunch, tuck into a
sizzling barbecue (€60 per person, beverages not included),
FITNESS and if you haven’t yet done some shopping, our market is the
best opportunity to take home a piece of Sicily.
7:30am Boot Camp (Beach, €20)
8:30am Stretching (Fitness Studio)
10:00am Zumba (Fitness Studio, €20)
SPA
Don’t miss it: Mediterranean Nourishing Treatment
A deeply nourishing full-body treatment.
With a double scrub, a full-body massage and
the application of our Body Cream. 60’ (€135)
MUSIC
07:30pm Live music at Granita Bar
C O N C I E R GE S U GGE S T I O N S : E A S T E R A R C H E S
CHILDREN Discover the old tradition of San Biagio Platani and its
10:00 – 12:00 Pony Ride! arches—known as Easter Arches or Bread Arches—built with
10:30am Pasquetta Park by the main pool bamboo canes, willow or agave. They are decorated and
12:30am Family Barbecue under the olive trees enriched with handmade mosaics, with elements made from
cereals, dates, pasta and bread. 80 minutes by car from the
05:00pm Edufun RForte: Wildlife animals Resort (60km).
05:45pm Karaoke
06:00pm Baby Dance with Verdù
TEENS
10:30am Pasquetta Park, by the main pool
12:30am Family Barbecue
03:00pm Social network: let’s speak about it
04:30pm Afternoon snack
05:00pm Arts RForte: Instruments
PONY RIDE!
A unique experience for little ones, where they can ride a
pony through the resort led by an instructor. Available
today, at 9:00am. For more information, please visit or
contact Reception.
A C A D E M I E S W I T H T H E S TA R S
CYCLING ACADEMY WITH MARIO CIPOLLINI
FROM APRIL 17 TO 22
Hop on your bike and take a ride from Verdura Resort, the perfect
location to discover the beauty and history of the island. The Italian
former champion Mario Cipollini and his assistant will take you on
enjoyable excursions through beautiful landscapes with stunning
panoramas of the rolling countryside and Mediterranean Sea, cycling past
spectacular archaeological sites and evocative villages along the way.
Available every day (excluding Sunday 21st), morning and afternoon.
Duration of excursion: 3 hours. €50 per person, booking is required
FOOTBALL ACADEMY WITH GIANLUCA ZAMBROTTA
FROM APRIL 17 TO 22
Football is the most played sport in the world, but not everyone has the
fortune to learn from the most famous football players! At Verdura Resort,
children aged from six to 12 years old can train with world champion
Gianluca Zambrotta, renowned for his versatile game style, his defensive
tackles and powerful shots from outside the penalty area.
Available every day (excluding Sunday 21st), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Training duration: 90 Mins. €30 per person, booking is required
GYMNASTICS ACADEMY WITH DANIELA MASSIRONI
FROM APRIL 17 TO 22
Improvisation, creativity, balance, elasticity, lightness and a fantastic sense of
rhythm are just some of the skills that can be developed with rhythmic
gymnastics, an elegant all-female sport. Taking place in the Fitness Studio of
the Verdura Spa, the champion Daniela Massironi will guide young girls and
women to discover how to use the five traditional gymnastics tools: rope,
hoop, ball, clavette and tape.
Available every day (excluding Sunday 21st), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Training duration: 90 mins. €30 per person, booking is required
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