Borgo Rio Favara

The resort has a sophisticated but casual Mediterranean feel, with pristine white architecture and decor with plenty of beach-y accents. Each residential building houses eight apartment-style units, giving the property the smell of a small village. It's geared primarily toward families, who can enjoy performances by the active entertainment staff and drop kids off at the mini-club (though the staff members here are more entertainers than childcare professionals, and some parents don't feel that kids get adequately supervised).

There are two restaurants, and both are airy and inviting. One is located between the reception and the pool, and one is located by the beach, offering ocean views. The large pool has a swim-up bar in an area studded with palm trees. There are plenty of covered seating areas and a also a pristine sandy beach filled with lounge beds and umbrellas. Since the resort is relatively new, the trees are not large, so there are few shaded areas.

The resort is located on the waterfront of Pozzallo in a mainly residential area with a few restaurants and other private beaches. The resort’s beach is within walking distance, less than a quarter of a mile away across a public road, though there’s also a shuttle bus service. There’s plenty of free parking and it’s about an hour from the city of Ragusa.

There are 278 air-conditioned apartments divided into villas, each consisting of eight units. All have kitchenettes, double bedrooms and sofa beds, along with flat-screen TVs and hairdryers. The clean, bright bathrooms have small stall showers. The apartments are decorated in a bright, airy style, with tile floors and plenty of light and bright blue. Units on the ground floor have verandas and beautifully manicured gardens, and those on the first floors have terraces. Each apartment gets one private, covered parking space.

The resort has a large swimming pool with a hot tub and a swim-up bar, along with an open-air theater and a soccer field. The beach, about a 10-minute walk away, is well equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, as well as a beach volleyball court. There is no water sports equipment, however. Daytime and evening entertainment are available at the pool and beach. There are two restaurants, one located between the reception and the pool the other overlooking the sea, which also has a beach bar serving pizza. The resort is also served by a gelateria, a market, and other shops. Car, scooter, and bike rentals are available and there’s also coin-operated laundry.