Discover history, majesty and serenity at Villa Igiea: a turn-of-the-century palazzo at the perimeter of vivid Palermo, the foot of Mount Pellegrino and the Gulf of Palermo. A long-loved seaside-meets-city sanctuary for royalty, dignitaries and Hollywood luminaries, trace their paths through tiered villa gardens that sweep down to the port and out to the Tyrrhenian Sea; on excursions to Palermo’s bustling markets, Baroque palaces and ancient sites, or yacht trips along its picturesque coast; and through Villa Igiea’s Italian restaurants, atmospheric bars and palatial Art Nouveau interior, revitalised as a Rocco Forte hotel.

DINING
• FLORIO
Travel through time to the peak of the Belle Époque in Palermo, where the Florio family’s most distinguished guests would have dined in this original Louis XVI hall.
Constructed in 1900 at the height of the Belle Époque, the influential Florio family transformed Villa Igiea from a private palazzo into one of the most luxurious hotels in Sicily. Once considered the most famous retreat in Sicily, Villa Igiea has been a symbol of elegance and hospitality that has seen artists, Hollywood elite, and royalty pass through its doors.
Florio Restaurant’s decadent interiors pay homage to the Belle Époque era’s elegance with a restrained colour scheme and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, which bathe the space in a soft natural light and reveal magnificent views of the Tyrrhenian Sea recalling the golden age, here the Florio family’s most distinguished guests would have dined in this original Louis XVI hall.
Best known for his two Michelin-starred restaurant Gambero Rosso in San Vincenzo, Fulvio Pierangelini Creative Director of Food for Rocco Forte Hotels Fulvio has designed an exquisite menu. Inspired by his philosophy of simplicity, generosity, ultimate quality and the wonderful flavours of Sicily, Florio restaurant portrays the culinary history of Sicily.
Many of the ingredients are harvested right here in the gardens and orchards of Villa Igiea and Verdura, and the dinner menu is an expression of а savoir-faire and the bounty of this Mediterranean island.
• TERRAZZA BAR
Discover the true meaning of aperitivo hour in Villa Igiea’s elegant sandstone vaults, and uncover the widest selection of Florio liqueurs. Soft, warm hues welcome you into this inviting space enriched by charming frescoes painted in the 1950s by Palermo’s renowned local artist and Sicilian icon Eugenio (Gino) Morici. Deceptively spacious, with a stylish games room and live music every evening during the summer months, the bar connects to an exclusive outdoor terrace overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Palermo, perfect for dancing the night away in this most magical of settings.
• ALICETTA POOL BAR
One of Palermo’s most renowned al fresco venues, the Alicetta Pool Bar is enclosed in a pretty metal pavilion modelled on the same design as the pavilion of the Palazzo Butera in Palermo. Gaze out across the azure sea and dine just as the hotel’s royal guests, dignitaries and Hollywood luminaries would have done, toasting to new beginnings in one of Palermo’s most prestigious addresses.
Discover a delicious menu of Sicilian daily specials as well as fresh crudo, sashimi and seafood platters and a selection of fresh fish and shellfish ready to be cooked on the large open grill. Handpicked local vegetables are steamed or grilled to perfection and bountiful mixed salads will appeal to all tastes. Try, if you can, to resist the inviting aroma of freshly baked pizza and gourmand scones escaping from open oven. For something sweet, choose from a selection of fresh fruit and homemade ice cream displayed from a charming dessert cart.

SPA
Revive your mind and body in Sicilian spa, where the regenerative powers of nature and science are fused. The floral scent of orange blossom fills the air, and nourishing Sicilian botanicals – harvested from Verdura Resort’s Organic Farm in Sicily – enrich the proprietary skincare products.
This is complemented by innovative, high technology that’s integrated into advanced facials and body treatments which, alongside the relaxing and indulgent therapies, are all carried out by an expert team of Therapists and Specialists.
• 4 treatment rooms
• Double treatment suite with a private relaxation terrace
• Beauty salon, offering hair and nail services
• Relaxation room with an outdoor relaxation terrace
• State-of-the-art Technogym-equipped gym, with fitness studio