Italy has some top class golf courses. The spectacular landscape and quality of the courses attracts players form all over the world. There are so many diverse golfing opportunities here; you can play at the lakes, at the sea, in the mountains, around the art cities or in the spa localities.


Lakeside golfing

Playing golf on the Italian lakes is an experience you'll never forget. Three of the best lakeside courses can be found at; Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore and Lake Como.

All three lakes are stunning, as well as sufficiently large enough to give you an idea of what it feels like to play golf near a large-sized lake. Lakeside courses generally have flat grounds, very gentle slopes and small clearings surrounded by trees.

You'll find yourself so mesmerized by the surroundings that you'll hardly be able to concentrate on you game. Lakeside courses are very different to traditional courses.

After playing there are plenty of other things you can do in these areas. The lakes themselves provide their own form of entertainment. You can hire a sailboat or motorboat and go for a ride along the coast, try rod fishing or spending a lively evening in the many nightclubs on the lakeshores.


Seaside golfing

Italy has many fine seaside courses, with endless acres of green areas surrounded by superb views out over the ocean. Most of the courses are set in modern international tourist resorts located beside ancient Italian sea villages. They're a dynamic combination of old and new, of ancient culture and modern luxury. You get the best of both worlds.

There are hundreds of things you can do here as well as play golf. Apart from various cultural and artistic itineries, there are plenty of water sports you can try and thousands of excursions along Italy's stunning coastline.