Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Your location at the Villa Igiea is an enviable one, bringing to life old Sicilian elegance comfortably alongside the ease of modern island living. With terraced gardens meandering down to the Gulf of Palermo and the striking blue sea a stone’s throw away, there’s no better place to sit back and watch the sunset with a local aperitif.

There’s plenty to fill your days at the Villa Igiea, as well as your evenings. Why not enjoy the stunning Mediterranean surrounds during a game of tennis, before cooling off in the swimming pool? Guests who have pure relaxation in mind can get pampered in the spa, and there is also a gym on-site.

Head to the centre of Palermo, where you can take in 9th-century cathedrals, 12th-century royal palaces, and Byzantine mosaics alongside bustling street markets. Boat trips, culinary adventures, and cultural or sightseeing excursions can all be organised by the hotel. 

Want something extra special when you return to your waterside palace? The Villa Igiea as its own private harbour. Luxury doesn’t come better than this.