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Friuli - Venezia Giulia GolfFriuli Venezia Giulia offers golf enthusiasts exclusive 18-hole greens in the middle of the countryside. From the peaks of the Alps to the Adriatic, in an arc of about 100 kilometers, the region presents the tourist with a mosaic of landscapes without equal: golf courses spread out on three levels – mountain, hill and valley – each reflecting the variety of the different landscapes which make this area unique in central Europe.
An imaginary route could therefore begin with the evocative setting of the mountain landscape in the Giulian Alps valley, where one can find the Tarvisio Golf & Country Club , where one can find the Trieste Golf Club found in the attractive Carso backdrop on the border with Slovenia, an area which does not seem suitable for this sport; however, this latter course is particularly demanding, because of grass being grown even on the rocks as well as its narrow and rich fairways with traps which become even more fascinating when the famous “bora” wind from the high Adriatic begins to blow.
For those who prefer the tranquillity of the valleys to the mountain peaks, one can always opt for the Gorizia Golf & Country Club , at Spessa Castle – a fort which hosts the club house and a restaurant – which was recently opened in the heart of Collio, a land of great wines and popular flavours. Or alternatively one can choose Udine Golf Club, an intensive course distinguishable by its lightly undulating slopes and its very pleasant club house with two large patios and a renowned restaurant.
If, on the other hand one prefers the seaside, then Grado Golf Club is ideal, situated within the setting of the splendid lagoon, it has a number of water obstacles and the beautiful “Tenuta Primero” which comprises a number of important reception facilities just a few kilometers away from the “Isola del Sole” the sunny isle of Grado. Still on the coast we can also find the Lignano Golf Club , within the splendid pinewood area between the Tagliamento river mouth and the Marano lagoon: the golf course is characterised by a number of small lakes and large bunkers, in an area of some 90 hectares of land, where there is even space for the large and extremely welcoming club house with a health spa and 24-room hotel. Besides these, Friuli Venezia Giulia can also offer another two smaller courses: the Castel d’Aviano, near to Pordenone and the Friuli Golf Club, a few kilometers away from Udine. A wide range of opportunities for lovers of this sport which can be paired with the pleasures of the green and relaxation in high quality avant-garde facilities within a picturesque and cultural framework. Courtesy of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Official Tourist Board
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