On-Site Activities

Outdoor Pool

The intimate and panoramic swimming pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is surrounded by the beautiful garden of the villa. it's the perfect place to sit back and relax after exploring the vivid streats of Palermo. Open throughout the high season, from 10am to 6pm.

Tennis

Talk with your racquet and play with your heart in one of Palermo’s most sensational locations overlooking the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean. From sunrise to sunset, our magnificent outdoor court can be booked for an invigorating pre-breakfast, daytime or early evening session. Our concierge team will be more than happy to arrange private 1:1 or group lessons with our team of professional coaches to help perfect your forehand, backhand or overcome those little niggles. Game, set, and a match made in heaven!

Outdoor Yoga

Bask in the golden glow of Villa Igiea’s tiered gardens and reap the many proven benefits of an outdoor yoga session, immersed in verdant surrounds. The Mediterranean’s refreshing sea air is the ultimate tonic for cleansing your mind, body and spirit. Choose your favourite secluded spot in the hotel’s magical grounds or seek sanctuary in your suite. Wherever you choose to place your mat, our qualified yoga teacher can create a tailored 1:1 or group practice to suit your ability and help you discover your inner balance, strength and flexibility. Come together nature and enjoy a well-deserved boost to your mental and physical wellbeing during your stay with us.
Available upon request.

Irene Forte Spa

A light scent of orange blossom greets guests at the entrance to our renowned Irene Forte Spa, a landmark sanctuary frequented by royals, dignitaries and Hollywood luminaries. Let any muscle tension melt away with VIP treatments from our extensive menu of luxurious experiences and services. Sicilian botanicals are handpicked from our organic farm, nestled in Verdura Resort’s idyllic orchards and olive groves on the island’s southern coast, to create our exclusive range of Irene Forte Skincare products. Enriched with natural, vegan ingredients, each product gently revives and rejuvenates your skin with uplifting, zesty fragrances. Our expert team of therapists and specialists combine cutting-edge technology with richly relaxing therapies for heavenly results.

Mastering the art of Mixology

Learn the secrets to our creative Spirit of Igiea cocktail menu, developed by ‘The Maestro’ Salvatore Calabrese, as a playful twist on modern classics inspired by fresh Sicilian flavours.
Under the direction of our expert mixologists, shake and stir five sensational cocktails beginning with a Breakfast Martini to help discover Calabrese’s innovative approach to storytelling.

Take a deep dive into the Italian staple, Campari, and master the bittersweet favourite, Americano, before shaking up a Donna Franca. This sparkling drink is as elegant as its namesake, the “Queen of Palermo”, a member of our founding Florio family. Create an explosion of fragrant notes from the coastline with a Zahara, and finish with the Spicy Fifty, a true testament to Calabrese’s mastery in the art of mixology.
90 minutes

This experience is subject to availability and seasonality.

Cocktail tasting with the Masters

Under the warm lights and sandstone arches of the Igiea Terrazza Bar, experience flavourful innovation by tasting three cocktails from our Spirit of Igiea cocktail menu created by Salvatore ‘The Maestro’ Calabrese. Learn the secrets from behind the bar as our expert mixologists conjure gin laced with orange blossom and vodka mixed with Mediterranean herbs. Witness these impressive drinks come to life and gain an insight into the importance of fresh ingredients.
60 minutes

This experience is subject to availability and seasonality.

Tasting Florio Marsala wines

Unlocking our founding Florio family’s heritage of Marsala wine production, Villa Igiea is now transformed into a serene spot to sample a selection of rich wines.

Our knowledgeable Sommelier will guide you through fine varieties such as Superiore and Vergine Soleras, or aged treasures of Vergine Stravecchio Soleras and Vergine Riserva Soleras.
Paired perfectly with a selection of local chocolate, cheese and foie gras, experience the wonder of our Palermian oasis.
60 minutes

Taste the wines of Sicily

Enveloped in gentle coastal winds and rolling hills that come alive under the warm glow of the Mediterranean sun, Sicily possesses the perfect surroundings for cultivating a diverse range of wines.

Our expert Sommeliers have carefully selected the best varieties from our beautiful island and invite you to sample a collection of sparkling, white, red and dessert wines. Accompanied by choices of local cheeses and charcuterie, embark on a flavourful journey through the Mediterranean isle.
60 minutes

Chef’s table with Fulvio Pierangelini

Our Creative Director of Food, Fulvio Pierangelini, made his name at his two Michelin-star restaurant, Gambero Rosso, which was voted 12th by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2008 – shortly before he joined Rocco Forte Hotels. Meet the maestro in and listen to his culinary journey, influences and philosophy as he prepares special seasonal dishes for you. Learn about traditional Palermo cuisine and the dish’s authentic Italian ingredients before sampling it.

Villa Igiea classics

As our Creative Director of Food, Fulvio is behind the timeless dishes served in Florio Restaurant. Join his team of chefs for a cooking lesson at Villa Igiea and uncover their culinary secrets. Under their guidance, select, slice and chop the ingredients to prepare a zingy seasonal salad made with red shrimps caught off the coast of Mazara, spritzed with the zest of an orange. Then create a comforting plate of busiate alla Norma – sauté aubergines in a rich tomato sauce, finished with a dusting of Parmesan. Relax and enjoy the dishes you have created, leaving room for a traditional dessert.

Sweet Sicilian treats

Satisfy your sweet side and learn how to make traditional Sicilian baked treats with our pastry chefs at Villa Igiea. Cannoli, those delicious tubes of pastry filled with creamy ricotta cheese, are synonymous with the island – displayed in cafes and pasticcerie in every town. They originate to around 1000 AD when Sicily was under Arab rule. Cassata, a round ricotta cake, eaten to celebrate the arrival of spring, is also thought to date back to that time. It’s decorated with marzipan, nuts and candied fruits. Discover how to create sweet Sicilian flavours such as these, then enjoy your culinary creations.