Nestled along the untouched coastline of Sicily, Verdura Resort is raising the bar for luxury sports travel in 2026. With a newly expanded racket program that reads more like a Grand Slam lineup than a hotel activity schedule, the Rocco Forte property is positioning itself as one of Europe’s premier destinations for tennis and padel enthusiasts, without sacrificing an ounce of its signature elegance.
At the heart of the offering are six red clay championship courts, two padel courts and a dedicated pickleball court, all set against the kind of dramatic Sicilian scenery that makes even a warm-up feel cinematic. A new partnership with LUX Tennis brings additional coaching expertise to the resort, expanding the program to cover all ages and levels, from complimentary introductory sessions to private coaching and group clinics.
The real headline, however, is the Academies with the Stars series. Former World No. 1 Martina Hingis kicks things off with a masterclass from April 27 to 30, followed by a session with beloved Italian duo Fabio Fognini and Flavia Pennetta from July 21 to 24, a combination that promises as much personality as it does technique. Gilles Muller rounds out the tennis calendar from August 27 to September 2, while padel takes center stage on August 18 and 19 with masterclasses led by Teo Zapata and Iñigo Joffre.
New for 2026 is the Sport & Lifestyle Hub, where a dedicated concierge team curates bespoke itineraries combining sport, wellness and outdoor adventure. Think Jeep tours, cycling routes and quad excursions into the Sicilian hinterland.
For those who believe that a perfect holiday should leave you both energized and utterly restored, Verdura Resort in 2026 may well be the answer.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Verdura Resort
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