Top Destination in Italy for Golf, Art & Gastronomy
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Top Destination in Italy for Golf, Art & Gastronomy Top Destination in Italy for Golf, Art & Gastronomy Its Etruscan, Celtic, Roman, Lombard and Byzantine origins make this Region unique and multi-faceted. Bologna, Ferrara, Ravenna and all the art cities of the Region are renowned cultural destinations, where you can feel their history in the halls of ancient palaces and in the old walls that define the geometrical shape of the cities. Emilia Romagna is also sea and fun, indeed! With more than 100 Km of sandy beaches with a wide range of hotels, restaurants, discos, cinemas, theatres, and theme and water parks. This is the Riviera of Italy. Thanks to the Regional 20 spas and wellness centres - from the hills surrounding Parma to the beaches of Rimini and Riccione – Emilia-Romagna is an ideal place for relaxing and wellness. Nature lovers will find two National Parks, 13 Regional Parks, 13 Natural Reserves, and many State Reserves. The Apennines, during the winter season, offers ski lovers more than 250 Km of slopes from Piacenza to the Romagna area. In the summer season you can discover this area by walking, by mountain biking, by canoeing and kayaking. Along the 14 Food and Wine Trails and Routes, food lovers can find more than a thousand suggested stops like farms, wine cellars, cheese and ham producers and traditional workshops. All along the ancient Via Emilia, the fans of motors can discover the supercar industry widely known as Motor Valley. Among the famous companies are Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Ducati. But above all Emilia Romagna is also golf, plenty of top quality golf, on the days and at the times you prefer, thanks to 25 magnificent Championship courses situated close to one another and ready to welcome you 365 days a year. Just one green fee for 25 fantastic courses and so many great holes just a few minutes away by car where you can experience the wonderful challenge of a new course every day. Come to play golf in Emilia Romagna, Top Destination in Italy for Golf, Art & Gastronomy! When you come to Emilia Romagna don’t forget to: Eastern area – Ravenna, Rimini, Forlì Cesena and Ferrara Relax on the wonderful beaches of the Adriatic coast. Visit Ravenna, a town famed for its incredible Byzantine mosaics and splendid monuments that UNESCO has named a World Heritage Site. See the mausoleums of Galla Placidia and Teodorico, and the Basilicas of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Sant’Apollinare in Classe and San Vitale. Take your children and the whole family to the amusement and theme parks of Mirabilandia, Aquafan and Italia in Miniatura on the Adriatic coast. Climb the road that leads to the top of the Republic of San Marino and enjoy the spectacular views that span from the Valmarecchia Park as far as San Leo, Torriana and Mount Carpegna. Spend a day relaxing in the spa town of Riolo but only after having visited the splendid fortress and medieval hamlet of Brisighella. Cycle along the itinerary that explores the beauty of the Po Delta Park, through the natural oasis of Comacchio and Mesola Forest. Spend a day walking around the splendid palaces and enchanting, narrow medieval streets of the town of Ferrara, home of the Este family and the capital city of bicycles. Central area – Bologna and Modena Visit the beautiful university city of Bologna, walk along its 40 km of porticoes, spend time shopping in the Galleria Cavour, buy some gastronomic delicacies from Tamburini in the city centre and enjoy a well-deserved coffee at one of the outdoor cafes on Piazza Maggiore. Explore the wonderful hills surrounding Bologna and, from the centre of Bologna, climb to the marvellous Basilica of San Luca. Savour the delicious wines and visit the Sforza Fortress in Dozza near Bologna. Visit the Ferrari, Lamborghini and Ducati museums and the official Ferrari shop in Maranello, near Modena. Visit a winery or a balsamic vinegar producer in the area near Modena. Western area – Reggio Emilia, Parma and Piacenza Explore the wonderful architecture and museums of Parma, with a special visit to the Cathedral and Baptistery. Visit the lands of Giuseppe Verdi and the house in Roncole di Busseto where he was born on 10th October 1813, and enjoy the magical world of classical music at the Regio Theatre in Parma. Savour a typically medieval meal in the castles of the former Duchies of Parma and Piacenza, surrounded by the sound of horns, epic duels, beautiful ladies and splendid noble men. Spend a whole day relaxing in the baths of the spa towns of Salsomaggiore and Tabiano. Make the most of the excellent prices offered by Fidenza Village Outlet. 0 Golf Hotel 1 Hotel Le Palme ....S 9 Rivieragolfresort ....L H Hotel Calzavecchio .... 2 Hotel Aurelia ....S A Grand Hotel Terme Della Fratta .... I Hotel Alla Rocca .... 3 Hotel Miami .... B Hotel Monte Del Re .... J Hotel La Cartiera ....S 4 Hotel Perla Verde .... C Palazzo di Varignana Resort ....L K Hotel Corte Degli Estensi ... 5 Hotel Dea ... D Relais Villa Valfiore .... L Hotel Terme Salvarola .... 6 Hotel Prestigio ...S E Hotel Corona D’Oro ....L M Matilde Di Canossa Resort ....S 7 Grand Hotel Cesenatico .... F Savoia Hotel Regency ....S N Hotel Romagnosi .... 8 Hotel Oste del Castello .... G Hotel Metropolitan ...S O Hotel Leon d’Oro ...S MILANO VENEZIA FIRENZE 0 Golf Club 1 Adriatic Golf Club Cervia – 27 holes E Salsomaggiore Golf & Thermae – 18 holes 2 Rimini - Verucchio Golf Club – 18 holes F Golf Club Castell’Arquato – 18 holes 3 Rivieragolfresort – 18 holes G Croara Country Club – 18 holes 4 Riolo Golf La Torre – 18 holes H Golf Club I Fiordalisi – 9 holes 5 Argenta Golf Club – 18 holes I Golf Club “Le Cicogne” Faenza – 9 holes 6 C.U.S. Ferrara Golf – 18 holes J Golf Club Casalunga – 9 holes 7 Golf Club Le Fonti – 18 holes K Monte Cimone Golf Club - 9 holes 8 Golf Club Bologna – 18 holes L Golf Club Castello La Bastardina – 9 holes 9 Golf Club Molino del Pero – 18 holes M Golf Club Ca’ Laura - 9 holes A Modena Golf & Country Club N Golf Club ”Augusto Fava” Cento – 9 holes B San Valentino Golf Club – 18 holes O Campanino Golf Club - 9 holes C Matilde di Canossa Golf – 18 holes P Golf Club Santo Stefano – 9 holes D Golf Club La Rocca – 18 holes – 27 holes Air Water Air Water January 10° - 12° 6° - 10° July 23° - 28° 23° - 27° AVERAGE AIR February 11° - 15° 9° - 12° August 23° - 26° 22° - 26° AND WATER March 14° - 18° 10° - 13° September 20° - 23° 21° - 24° TEMPERATURES April 17° - 20° 12° - 15° October 17° - 20° 14° - 16° May 18° - 22° 16° - 18° November 14° - 18° 12° - 15° June 21° - 24° 21° - 25° December 10° - 12° 7° - 10° International Airports in the Emilia Romagna region – Scheduled Direct Flights (updated January 2014) Bologna Airport Rumania - Bucarest (Blue Air & Wizz Air) / Bacau (Blue Air) / Cluj (Wizz Air) / Timisoara (Wizz Air) Albania – Tirana (Ryanair & Belle Air) Russia – Moscow (Aeroflot) Austria – Wien (Austrian Airlines) Scotland – Edinburgh (Ryanair) Belgium – Brussels (Brussels Airlines) / Charleroi (Ryanair) Spain – Barcelona (Vueling & Ryanair) / Bilbao (Iberia) / Bulgaria – Sofia (Wizz Air) Madrid (Iberia & Ryanair) / Sevilla (Ryanair) / Tenerife (Ryanair) Croatia – Zagreb (Tap) / Valencia (Ryanair) / Alicante (Rynair) / Ibiza (Ryanair) / Denmark - Copenhagen (Sas) Lanzarote (Ryanair) / Malaga (Ryanair) / Palma de Mallorca England - London Gatwick (Easy Jet) / London Heathrow (Ryanair) (British Airways) / London Stansted (Ryanair) Sweden – Stockholm (Sas) France – Lyon (Hop) / Paris (Air France, Ryanair & Easy Jet) / Tunisia – Tunisi (Tunisair) Bordeaux (Ryanair) Turkey – Istanbul (Turkish Airlines & Pegasus) Germany – Frankfurt (Lufthansa) / Hahn (Ryanair) / Koln (Germanwings) / Munich (Lufthansa) / Dusseldorf (Lufthansa Rimini airport & Ryanair) / Berlin (Lufthansa) Greece – Haraklion (Neos) / Thessaloniki (Ryanair) Albania – Tirana (Belle Air) Holland - Amsterdam (Klm) / Eindhoven (Transavia) Russia – Moscow (Livingston, Transaero, Ural, Vim, I Fly, Red Ireland – Dublin (Air Lingus & Ryanair) Wings & Kolavia) / Rostov (Ural) / Saint Petersburg (NordStar) Malta – La Valletta (Ryanair) / Krasnodar (Ural) Moldova – Chisinau (Air Moldova) Morocco – Casablanca (Royal Air Maroc & Air Arabia Maroc) Parma airport / Marrakech (Jetairfly) Polland – Warsaw (Ryanair) / Krakow (Ryanair) / Wroclaw Albania – Tirana (Belle Air) (Ryanair) England – London Stansted (Ryanair) Portugal – Lisbon (Tap) / Porto (Ryanair) + direct charter flights during the summer are still being planned + other main international airlines also fly direct to Milan (60 Km from Piacenza), Venice (100 Km from Bologna), Florence (100 km from Bologna) and Pisa (150 Km from Bologna) USEFUL LINKS Unione di Prodotto Terme Regione Emilia Romagna Unione di Prodotto Costa www.emiliaromagnaterme.it www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it www.adriacoast.com Visit Emilia Romagna Unione di Prodotto Città d’Arte Unione di Prodotto Appennino www.visitemiliaromagna.com www.cittadarte.emilia-romagna.it www.appenninoeverde.org 1 Adriatic Golf Club Cervia The 27 holes of this charming club wind their way tive design that guarantees that the course is extreme- through uncontaminated pinewoods and salt lakes in ly enjoyable. The Italian Professional Championships a setting of rare natural beauty just a short distance have been held here on several occasions, as have from the sea. The first nine holes, along the pinewood, all the most important Italian amateur competitions. were built as classic Scottish links, whilst the second A Mecca for international tourism, the golf club is nine, surrounded by water obstacles, were inspired surrounded by tourist facilities including top-class by the great American courses. The third nine holes, hotels. which opened in 2004, boast a completely innova- TECHNICAL DATA: Percorso “Red – Blue”: 18 holes, par 72, 6,272 metres, inaugurated in 1985, designed by Marco Croze, at sea level. Percorso “Yellow”: 9 holes, par 36, 3,093 metres, designed by Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and Baldovino Dassù. FACILITIES: driving range, pitching green, chipping green, 2 putting green, golf carts, caddies, club and trolley hire, golf school, pro shop, instructors available, bar, restaurant, car park, locker rooms for guests, games room, TV lounge and tennis.