Condé Nast readers voted the Verdura-Spa the best in Europe last year (2012) with good reason.

It is a haven of wellbeing and relaxation, where the best professionals combine their expert skill with top-quality products and technique.

Nestled in the fragrant and beautiful olive groves of southwest Sicily, Verdura-Spa has a feeling of intimate and laidback luxury.

With the Spa philosophy of bringing body and mind back into balance, you will feel relaxed from the moment you step into the clean, modern and sumptuous interior of Verdura-Spa.

Drawing on the stunning natural landscape surrounding the spa, Verdura-Spa uses natural ingredients such as plant extracts and cold-pressed plant oils to bring the best out of your skin.

The natural landscape provides the inspiration for products such as a Marine Salt scrub, Seaweed mud and Sicilian seawater.

Treatments themselves focus on four key areas: anti-ageing, detoxifying, fitness and thalassotherapy.

Upon arrival, an experienced professional will guide you through the treatments, designing a fitness and wellbeing program to meet your specific needs.

Whether you’re a keen golfer in need of some TLC, or wanting to turn back the clock with some anti-ageing treatments, Verdura-Spa has the treatment for you.

In addition to the indoor swimming pool, Verdura-Spa has four outdoor thalassotherapy pools.

Each one has varying levels of salt and minerals, temperatures between 25 and 37 degrees with a series of waterfalls and whirlpools.

This perfect combination is ideal for toning and purifying the skin, as well as moisturizing and encouraging circulation.

An ideal end to the day: sipping a delicious herbal tea or fresh juice on the terrace overlooking the luscious gardens.

All the wonderful spa facilities - open from 8am to 8pm - can also be enjoyed by non-residents for 50€/day