Top Destination in 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. , 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 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 to the beaches of and Riccione – -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 23 magnificent Championship courses situated close to one another and ready to welcome you 365 days a year.

Just one green fee for 23 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. • Visit the beautiful medieval town of Bertinoro, also famous for the many small wine cellars and after a nice wine tasting cool off in the thermal waters and in the Spa Center of Terme della Fratta. Central Area – Bologna and Modena • Cycle along the itinerary that explores the beauty of the Delta Park, through the natural oasis of Comacchio • Visit the beautiful university city of Bologna, walk and Mesola Forest. along its 40 km of porticoes, spend time shopping in • Spend a day walking around the splendid palaces and the Galleria Cavour, buy some gastronomic delicacies enchanting, narrow medieval streets of the town of Ferrara, from Tamburini in the city centre and enjoy a well- home of the Este family and the capital city of bicycles. 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. • Visit FICO, the world’s largest agro-food park. Located in the suburbs of Bologna it incorporates the wonders of Italian biodiversity with 2 hectares of fields and outdoor stables, 40 farm factories, 40 different places to eat, shops and a marketplace, 6 classrooms, 6 large education spaces, a theatre and a cinema.

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 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.. • Lose yourselves in Masone Labyrinth in ; designed by Franco Maria Ricci, it is the world’s largest maze and is made up of over 200,000 bamboo plants of different species. • Make the most of the excellent prices offered by Village Outlet. 0 Golf Hotel 1 Mare Pineta Resort  A Relais Bellaria Hotel & Congressi  J Hotel Porta San Mamolo  2 Hotel Aurelia S B Art Hotel Commercianti  K Boutique Hotel Calzavecchio  3 Hotel Le Palme S C Art Hotel Novecento  L Locanda Del Mulino S 4 Perla Verde Hotel  D Art Hotel Orologio  M Hotel Castello  5 Grand Hotel Da Vinci  E Hotel Corona d’Oro L N Hotel Il Golfino  6 Rivieragolfresort L F Hotel Metropolitan  O Borgo Cadonega Relais & SPA  7 Anusca Palace Hotel  G Royal Hotel Carlton  P Grand Hotel De La Ville  8 Palazzo di Varignana Resort L H Savoia Hotel Regency S Q Antico Borgo Di Tabiano Castello 9 Relais Villa Valfiore  I Zanhotel Tre Vecchi  R Hotel Casa Romagnosi 

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0 Golf Club 1 Adriatic Golf Club Cervia - 27 holes D Golf - 18 holes 2 Rimini Verucchio Golf Club - 18 holes E Golf Club Castell’Arquato - 18 holes 3 Rivieragolf - 18 holes F Croara Country Club - 18 holes 4 Argenta Golf Club - 18 holes G Golf Club “Le Cicogne” Faenza - 9 holes 5 C.U.S. Ferrara Golf - 18 holes H Golf Club Casalunga - 9 holes 6 Golf Club Le Fonti - 18 holes I Monte Cimone Golf Club - 9 holes 7 Golf Club Bologna - 18 holes J Golf Club Cà Laura - 9 holes 8 Molino del Pero Golf Club - 18 holes K Golf Club “Augusto Fava” Cento - 9 holes 9 Modena Golf & Country Club - 27 holes L Monteveglio Golf Club - 9 holes A San Valentino Golf Club - 18 holes M Golf Club Santo Stefano - 9 holes B Matilde di Canossa Golf - 18 holes N Reggio Emilia Golf - 9 holes C Golf Del Ducato - 18 holes Air Water Air Water January 10° - 12° 6° - 10° July 23° - 28° 23° - 27° February 11° - 15° 9° - 12° August 23° - 26° 22° - 26° March 14° - 18° 10° - 13° September 20° - 23° 21° - 24° April 17° - 20° 12° - 15° October 17° - 20° 14° - 16° Average air and water May 18° - 22° 16° - 18° November 14° - 18° 12° - 15° temperatures June 21° - 24° 21° - 25° December 10° - 12° 7° - 10°

International Airports in the Emilia Romagna region – Scheduled Direct Flights*

Bologna Airport Rumania - Bucarest ( & Wizz Air) / Bacau (Blue Air) / Cluj (Wizz Air) / – (, Blue Panorama & Ernest) Craiova (Wizz Air) / Timisoara (Wizz Air) / Iasi (Wizz Air) / Suceava (Wizz Air) Austria – Wien (Austrian & Lauda Motion) Russia – Moscow (Aeroflot) Belgium – Brussels (Brussels Airlines) / Charleroi (Ryanair) Scotland – Edinburgh (Ryanair) Bulgaria – Sofia (Wizz Air) Serbia – Nis (Air Serbia) Czech Republic – Prague (Czech Airlines & Ryanair) Slovakia – Bratislava (Ryanair) Denmark - Copenhagen (Sas & Ryanair) Spain – Barcelona (Vueling & Ryanair) / Madrid (Iberia & Ryanair) / Sevilla (Ryanair) / Tenerife (Neos & Ryanair) / Valencia (Ryanair) / Lanzarote Egypt – Marsa Alam (Neos) / Sharm el-Sheikh (Air Cairo, Almasria & Neos) (Ryanair) / Malaga (Ryanair) / Alicante (Ryanair) / Fuerteventura (Neos & England - London Gatwick (Easy Jet) / London Heathrow (British Airways) / Ryanair) / Gran Canaria (Ryanair) London Stansted (Ryanair) / London Luton (Ryanair) / Manchester (Ryanair) Sweden – Stockholm (Sas) Finland – Helsinki (Finnair) Tanzania – Zanzibar (Neos) France – Bordeaux (Ryanair) / Lyon (Air France) / Marseille (Ryanair) / Paris Tunisia – Tunisi (Tunisair) (Air France & Ryanair) Turkey – Istanbul (Turkish Airlines & Pegasus) Georgia – Kutaisi (Ryanair) / Tbilisi (Georgian Airways) Ukraine – Kiev (Ernest) Germany – Frankfurt (Lufthansa) / Koln (Eurowings & Ryanair) / Munich (Air Dolomiti) / Dusseldorf (Eurowings) / Berlin Schonefeld (Ryanair) / Stuttgart United Arab Emirates – Dubai (Emirates) (Lauda Motion) Greece – Athens (Ryanair & Aegean Airlines) / Thessaloniki (Ryanair) Rimini airport Holland - Amsterdam (Klm) / Eindhoven (Ryanair & Transavia) Albania – Tirana (Albawings) Hungary – Budapest (Wizz Air) Austria – Wien (Lauda Motion) Ireland – Dublin (Ryanair) Belgium – Charleroi (Ryanair) Israel – Tel Aviv (Ryanair) Croatia – Zagreb (Croatia Arlines) Jordan – Amman (Ryanair) Czech Republic – Brno (Smartwings) Lithuania – Kaunas (Ryanair) England – London Stansted (Ryanair) Moldova – Chisinau (Air Moldova & Wizz Air) Germany – Munich (Lufthansa) Montenegro – Podgorica (Ryanair) Hungary – Budapest (Ryanair) Morocco – Casablanca (Royal Air Maroc & Air Arabia) / Marrakech (TUI) Lithuania – Kaunas (Ryanair) Poland – Katowice (Ryanair) / Krakow (Rynair) / Warsaw (Ryanair) / Wroclaw Poland – Krakow (Ryanair) / Warsaw (Ryanair & Smartwings) (Ryanair) Russia – Moscow (Pobeda, Rossya Airlines & Ural Airlines) / St. Petersburg Portugal – Lisbon (Tap & Ryanair) / Porto (Ryanair) (Aeroflot, Rossya Airlines & Red Wings)

+ direct charter flights during the summer are still being planned + other main international airlines also fly direct to (60 Km from Piacenza), (100 Km from Bologna), (100 km from Bologna) and (150 Km from Bologna) * updated January 2020

Useful links Regione Emilia Romagna Emilia Romagna Welcome www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it www.emiliaromagnawelcome.com 1 Adriatic Golf Club Cervia

The 27 holes of this charming club wind their way through uncontaminated pinewoods and salt lakes in a setting of rare natural beauty just a short distance from the sea. The first nine holes, along the pinewood, were built as classic Scottish links, whilst the second nine, surround- ed by water obstacles, were inspired by the great American courses. The third nine holes, which opened in 2004, boast a completely innovative design that guarantees that the course is extremely enjoyable. The Italian Professional Championships have been held here on several occasions, as have all the most important Italian amateur competitions. A Mecca for international tourism, the golf club is surrounded by tourist facilities including top-class hotels.

TECHNICAL DATA: Red course: 9 holes, par 36, 3,234 metres, CR 36.4, Slope 126, designed by Marco Croze, 0 metres above sea level. Blue course: 9 holes, par 36, 3,038 metres, CR 35.2, Slope 125, designed by Marco Croze, 0 metres above sea level. Yellow course: 9 holes, par 35, 3,093 metres, CR 35.2, Slope 124, designed by Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and Baldovino Dassù, 0 metres above sea level. FACILITIES: driving range, pitching green, chipping green, 2 putting green, golf carts and electric trolley, storage golf bags, club and trolley hire, golf school, pro shop, instructors avail- able, bar, restaurant, car park, locker rooms for guests, 3 executive holes. SEASON: open all year round, closed from 7 January to 5 February and every Tuesday, unless a bank holiday, from 1 November to 28 February. HOW TO GET THERE: Take the Bologna - Rimini motorway and exit at Cesena. Take the provincial road towards the sea for 12 km and in Cervia, follow signs for Milano Marittima town centre and the golf club. NEARBY: Ravenna (15 km), Rimini airport (30 km), Forlì airport (40 km), Bologna airport (80 km). NOT TO BE MISSED: The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and Teodorico, St. Apollinare Nuovo, St. Vitale, St. Apollinare in Classe, the tomb of Dante Alighieri, the natural Saline Reserve, Cervia Spa, and Mirabilandia amusement park.

Adriatic Golf Club Cervia Via Jelenia Gora 6 48016 Milano Marittima - Ravenna

Tel.: +39.0544.992.786 - Fax: +39.0544.993.410 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.golfcervia.com Rimini-Verucchio Golf Club 2

The course, designed by the famous American architect Brian M. Silva, extends over the lush green expanse of the Valmarecchia Park. All around, it offers unrivalled and truly breathtak- ing views of the medieval boroughs of Verucchio, Torriana and San Leo. In the background, it is possible to make out the castles of San Marino and Mount Carpegna. This beautiful, American-inspired golf course is situated just a few kilometres from Rimini and its international airport. Rimini-Verucchio Golf Club offers a charming course and thanks to its 18 champi- onship and 7 executive holes it can satisfy the requirements of all golf enthusiasts. Its gently rolling fairways, dotted here and there with bunkers and small lakes, guarantee that the game will always be intriguing. Golfers of all levels can use the splendid Golf Academy, a practice range that is 210 metres wide and 340 metres long and has 100 positions, including 25 under cover, and directional greens.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 72, 6,145 metres + 7 executive holes, 2,040 metres. Inaugurated in 1993. Designed by Brian M. Silva. 80 metres above sea level. FACILITIES: Golf Academy, practice range with 100 positions, including 25 under cover, directional greens, Golf professional registered with the Italian PGA, pitching green, putting green, golf carts, caddy, club, bag and trolley hire, pro-shop, bar, changing rooms and spa- cious car park. SEASON: Open all year. Closed on Mondays, unless a bank holiday, from mid-October to mid-March. HOW TO GET THERE: From Rimini Nord exit on the A14 Bologna- motor- way and head towards Santarcangelo. After the flyover, go straight at the roundabout and continue, following directions for Verucchio. About 1,000 metres after the bridge over the River Marecchia turn right at the traffic lights. Once in Villa Verucchio, turn right at the first roundabout onto Via Tenuta. The golf club is at the end of the road (about 10 minutes drive from the motorway exit). From Rimini Sud exit, take the A-road towards Bologna. At the flyover, keep to the right (pass under the flyover) then turn left towards Verucchio. In Villa Verucchio, turn right at the first roundabout onto Via Tenuta. The golf club is at the end of the road (about 10 minutes drive away). Rimini-Verucchio Golf Club A.S.D. NEARBY: Rimini Airport, Rimini and San Marino, all about 10 kilometres away. Via Molino Bianco, 109 NOT TO BE MISSED: The Arch of Augustus, the Amphitheatre, Tiberius Bridge, the 47827 Villa Verucchio - Rimini Malatesta Temple designed by Leon Battisti Alberti, The Surgeon’s House, Piero della Francesca’s frescoes, the Rocca Malatestiana, the Museum and Archaeological Excavations Tel.: +39.0541.678122 in Verucchio and the delightful town of Santarcangelo di Romagna. E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.riminiverucchiogolf.com 3 Rivieragolf

Set in the splendid natural oasis of the Conca River, an area of outstanding environmental and natural beauty, Riviera Golf has been redesigned by the famous architects Luigi Rota Caremoli and Graham Cook, based on a project that retains the favourable natural characteristics of the course.With its gentle climbs and descents, the coursewill satisfy the most diversified target of golfing enthusiasts. Itoffersan extremely varied playing area – with large water features and long American-inspired fairways – and also boasts a practice course, 9 executive holes, a putting green and a pitch and bunker green. At Riviera Golf it is also possible to relax around the mag- nificent, 82-metre Noto stone pool and even to play footgolf, a sport that originated in the Neth- erlands in 2009 that is a “hybrid” discipline that, as its name suggests, mixes football and golf.

TECHNICAL DATA: two putting greens with 9 holes each, par 70, 6061 metres + 9 execu- tive pitch & putt holes, a pitching and chipping green, a driving range with grass and artificial grass. FACILITIES: this is a superior category resort with 32 unique suites, designed by 14 interna- tionally-renowned architects; Riviera Golf Restaurant, a restaurant that focuses on the typical cuisine of the territory, with quick and delicious daily menus specially-designed for golfers; Riviera Beauty & Spa, a complete wellness centre designed to offer numerous beauty and func- tional treatments, tailored to the specific needs of every guest; an 82-metre, Noto stone pool with overhead bridge; areas for hosting team building events and a meeting room; a gym with cardio-fitness equipment; tennis courts; the opportunity to play footgolf. SEASON: open all year, closed on Mondays during the winter. HOW TO GET THERE: leave the A14 motorway at Cattolica exit and head towards San Giovanni in Marignano. At the third roundabout, follow signs for the golf club that is just a few minutes drive away. GPS coordinates: 43.9497°N – 12.6913°E NEARBY: Rimini airport (15 km), Riccione (8 km), Rimini (15 km), San Marino (20 km), Forlì airport (60 km), Bologna airport (130 km), Ancona airport (100 km), Gradara (8 km), Pesaro (16 km). NOT TO BE MISSED: The club is just 5 minutes from the most beautiful beaches of the Adriatic Riviera. Guests can shop in Viale Ceccarini and visit the theme parks of Oltremare Rivieragolf and Aquafan in Riccione, Monte San Bartolo in Gabicce, Nature Park, Regina Museum and Via Conca Nuova 1236 Le Navi Aquarium in Cattolica and the Roman ruins, Malatesta Temple, designed by Alberti, and Municipal Museum in the old town centre of Rimini. And in San Giovanni in Marignano, 47842 San Giovanni in Marignano - Rimini the ancient borough known as the “granary of the Malatesta”, why not take time out to visit the Gilmar and Diffusione Tessile outlet stores. Meanwhile, in the nearby hills you’ll find the splendid Ph.: +39.0541.955099 / 956499 mediaeval villages of Montegridolfo, Mondaino, Saludecio, Montescudo and Montefiore, the E-mail: [email protected] castle of Gradara, Urbino and the ancient Republic of San Marino. Finally, in nearby Misano Web site: www.rivieragolf.it Adriatico it is possible to race on real circuit and take safe driving and sports driving courses at Misano World Circuit, which each year hosts a Moto GP world championship race. Argenta Golf Club 4

Argenta’s picturesque golf course features 18 holes and is located between Ferrara and Ravenna, 40 min from the sea and from Bologna. It is surrounded by the Po Delta regional park, near the Argenta natural reserve Valle Santa. The ideal location to meet sport, tourist, cultural and gastronomic demands. The course is integrated into the surrounding area fol- lowing its rolling terrain and river banks. Water hazards, low dunes with groves, local essence bushes and six elevated teeing grounds are the main features of this technical and varied track. Designed by Giovanni Trasforini in 1991, with strengthened grounds and luxuriant trees, the golf club has hosted Emilia Romagna regional championships, junior and professional tournaments. In 2012, following the change of ownership, new investments on the Argenta Golf Club have led to a series of improvements. The scenic landscape, the track, the new organization, the quality of accommodation and the friendliness of the people all contribute to choosing this striking course for their golfing needs.

TECHNICAL DETAILS: 18 holes, par 72, inaugurated in 1991, designed by Giovanni Trasforini, 7 meters above sea level. FACILITIES AND SERVICES: Driving range, pitching green, putting green, practice bunker, golf carts, club and trolley hiring, golf school, pro shop, tuition, bar, restaurant, park- ing, locker rooms. SEASON: Open all year. Closed on Mondays except public holidays. HOW TO GET HERE: From the highway: highway A13 BO-PD, Ferrara Sud exit, take SS16 Adriatica to Ravenna, follow the signs for Argenta. One km before the town follow the sign on the right immediately after Boccaleone. From Bologna: follow the signs for Budrio, Molinella, Argenta to Ferrara. Approximately one km after Argenta you will see a sign on the left. (50 km in 50 minutes). From Ravenna take SS16 Adriatica to Ferrara. Approximately one km after Argenta you will see a sign on the left. (40 km in 40 minutes) From Lidi Ferraresi: take Ferrara-Mare road, follow the signs for Portomaggiore-Argenta. One km before the town follow the sign on the right immediately after Boccaleone ( 30 km in 30 minutes). From Cervia/Milano Marittima/Rimini: take SS16 Adriatica to Ravenna or highway A14 , Imola exit, then follow directions for Conselice, Argenta towards Ferrara Approximately one km after Argenta Golf Club Argenta you will see a sign on the left. (60 km in 1 hour) via Poderi, 2/a NEARBY: Bologna (50 Km.), Padua (90 km.), Venice (130 km.) Lidi Ferraresi (40 Km.), Po 44011 Argenta - Ferrara River Delta (30 Km), Mesola Wood (60 Km.). NOT TO BE MISSED: Around Argenta it is possible to visit many interesting touristic and Ph. & Fax +39.0532.852545 cultural sites. Above all we recommend Ferrara, Ravenna, Bologna, Comacchio and Po River E-mail: [email protected] Delta. Emilia Romagna is also famous worldwide for its cuisine and gastronomic specialties: Web site: www.argentagolf.it undoubtedly a recurring theme for a region’s that offers also very unique specialties according to the specific area. 5 C.U.S. Ferrara Golf

C.U.S. Ferrara Golf Club has a really unusual characteristic on the Italian golfing scene: situ- ated in the enchanting area near the town park and overlooking the Estensi walls in the north of the city, it is less than 500 metres from the old town centre of Ferrara. Adjacent to the other university sports facilities, where it is possible to practice various disciplines under the guidance of expert instructors, C.U.S. Ferrara Golf Club offers rates that are accessible to everyone, thanks to a shrewd policy that doesn’t only address the academic world. It was the first Italian golf course to reach a special agreement with the Italian Golf Federation. In fact, it was first extended in 1996 thanks to funding by the Federation itself, and since 2004 has offered 18 regulation holes over an interesting course marked here and there with autochthonous trees and plants.

TECHNICAL DETAILS: 18 holes, par 68, 5,446 metres FACILITIES AND SERVICES: practice course, driving range, putting green, trolley hire, golf carts, instructors available, 4 artificial tennis courts, gym, bar, restaurant, car park and changing room. SEASON: open all year. HOW TO GET HERE: Leave the A13 motorway at Ferrara Nord exit and follow signs for the city centre. After the railway underpass, turn left towards Copparo and follow signs for the municipal campsite - C.U.S. NEARBY: Bologna (40 km), Padua (70 km), Venice (100 km), Lidi Ferraresi (60 km), Po River Delta and Mesola Wood (50 km). NOT TO BE MISSED: Estense Castle, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Municipal Buildings, Palazzo Turchi di Bagno, Palazzo Prosperi-Sacrati, Palazzo Schifanoia, St. George’s Cathedral, Ermit- age Italia Foundation, Museum of the Nineteenth Century and Natural History Museum.

C.U.S. Ferrara Golf Via Gramicia, 41 44100 - Ferrara

Ph.: +39.0532.708.535 - Fax: +39.0532.708.585 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cusferraragolf.it Le Fonti Golf Club 6

The club is situated in the fascinating Sillaro Valley, with a mild and pleasant microclimate, surrounded by gently rolling hills. Nearby there are several important and attractive health and spa facilities, such as the Castel San Pietro Spa Centre and the Salute Più Health Vil- lage, where treatments for physical and mental wellbeing can be combined with the game of golf. The course, which stretches for a total of 6,480 metres, has 18 holes and is par 72, and is extremely varied and entertaining both for experienced players and beginners. The club house provides catering services with an excellent restaurant that develops the local traditions of food and wine with flair and impeccable hospitality. Together with the surrounding area, the course, overlooking the spa facilities and on the outskirts of the mediaeval town, offers an ample variety of opportunities for fine dining, recreation, cultural activities, sports and music that allow guests to enjoy a pleasant and unforgettable stay. In 2006 and 2007 the Le Fonti Golf Club hosted the Qualifying School of the Ladies European Tour, and in 2009, 2010 and 2011 it was chosen for an event of the Tour international professional men’s golf circuit. Since 2007 it has been accredited as the headquarters of the Ladies Federal Technical Centre, and it also hosts the Le Fonti Golf Academy, which organizes individual and group golf clinics with modern coaching facilities, intended in particular for foreign tourists, with English teachers.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 72, 6,480 metres, Men’s Course Rating 71.9 Slope 126; Women’s Course Rating 73.7 Slope 124. FACILITIES: Driving ranges (25 open-air stations, 5 covered stations), putting green, chip- ping green, pitching green, practice bunker, golf carts, club and trolley hire, golf school, pro shop, golf academy, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, car park, locker rooms, TV room, meet- ing room, beauty and spa treatments, sauna, gymnasium and fitness room. SEASON: open all the year round, closed Tuesdays (except bank holidays). HOW TO GET THERE: A14 motorway from Bologna to Rimini, exit at Castel San Pietro Terme, drive toward the town, and then continue to the spa (the club is opposite the spa). NEARBY PLACES: Bologna (20 km), Imola (10 km), Brisighella (30 km), Faenza (35 km), Ravenna (60 km), Bologna airport (30 km), Forlì airport (50 km), Rimini airport (60 km). Golf Club Le Fonti Viale Terme 1800 NOT TO BE MISSED: The thermal spa at Castel San Pietro, the towns of Castel San Pietro Terme and Bologna, the “Salute Più” Health Village, the racetrack at Imola, the Sforza 40024 Castel San Pietro Terme - Bologna fortress in Dozza, the horse racing track Ippocampus, and the Factory Outlet at CastelGuelfo. Tel. +39.051.6951958 - Fax: +39.051.6949014 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.golfclublefonti.it 7 Golf Club Bologna

One of the classic Italian courses, designed by Cotton & Harris and built in 1959, the golf club is situated on splendid rolling countryside with marvellous sweeping panoramic views across the surrounding hills and plains. Its layout is constantly being up-dated and in recent years, it has played host to the Italian Amateur Championships many times as well as to a great number of top level professional competitions. The smart and elegant clubhouse blends in well with the surrounding countryside and is the ideal place to sample the refined cuisine of the club restaurant, which has been named amongst the top ten club restaurants in Italy on more than one occasion. The club’s facilities are completed by a splendid summer swimming pool, open from June to mid-September. In 2000, Peter Alliss made some changes to the course.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 71, 5,846 metres, inaugurated in 1959, designed by Cotton & Harris, partly restyled by Peter Alliss, 116 metres above sea level. FACILITIES: driving range, pitching green, putting green, hire of golf carts and trolleys and sets of clubs, golf school, pro shop, bar, restaurant. SEASON: open all year round, closed on Mondays (except bank holidays). HOW TO GET THERE: A1 motorway: from Milan, take the Valsamoggia exit, then con- tinue on the SP 569 towards Bologna and exit after about 2 km. At the first roundabout, turn right and before leaving the flyover, turn left at the sign for Ponte Ronca. After 300 metres, turn right for Golf Club Bologna. A1 motorway: from Rimini or Florence, take Casalecchio di Reno exit, then follow signs for SP 569 towards Vignola - Maranello. After about 9 km, take the exit and follow signs for Ponte Ronca. At the roundabout, take the third road on the right and before leaving the flyover, turn left at the sign for Ponte Ronca. After 300 metres, turn right for Golf Club Bologna. NEARBY: Bologna (16 km), Bologna airport (16 km), Forlì airport (83 km), Modena (31 km). NOT TO BE MISSED: Bologna University, Saint Petronius, Saint Stephen’s, King Enzo’s Palace, Neptune’s Fountain, Saint Luca’s church, Archiginnasio Library, the National Art Gallery, the Archaeological Museum, the medieval castles in Val Samoggia and Monteveglio Abbey. Golf Club Bologna Via Sabattini 69 40050 Monte San Pietro - Bologna

Tel.: +39.051.969.100 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.golfclubbologna.it Molino Del Pero Golf Club 8

Molino del Pero Golf Club offers an 18-hole par 70 course that covers 5,480 metres and is varied, technical and fun. Set in the magnificent Apennines near Bologna, it perfectly com- bines the exigencies of the most skilled players with those of players who consider golf a way to enjoy the surroundings to the full. The first 9 holes, which are short and technically demand- ing, are perfectly complemented by the second 9 holes that are much longer and wider but equally spectacular. Thanks to the particularly pleasant climate - breezy in the summer and never foggy in winter - it is possible to play here all year round. It has a wonderful club house located in a converted hay barn and its enormous oak beams and large fireplace ensure it is always warm and welcoming. The restaurant, in the old grinding room, serves excellent qual- ity, traditional local cuisine.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 69, 5.480 metres, inaugurated in 1991 FACILITIES: putting green, pitching green, driving range with covered positions, golf carts, club and trolley hire, pro-shop, locker rooms and car park, restaurant and bed & breakfast facilities near hole 3. SEASON: open all year round, closed Mondays (except bank holidays). HOW TO GET THERE: the club is 25 minutes from the centre of Bologna. Simply follow the main road SS65 “della Futa” to Rastignano, then turn onto the “del Savena” road and fol- low directions. It is just 10 minutes from Sasso Marconi and Rioveggio motorway exits. After leaving the motorway follow signs for Monzuno and then Loiano as far as the club. NEARBY: Bologna airport (30 km), Bologna centre (25 km), Florence (75 km) NOT TO BE MISSED: Bologna and Florence city centres.

Molino del Pero Golf Club Via Molino del Pero, 323 40036 Monzuno - Bologna

Tel.& Fax: +39.051.677.0506 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.golfmolinodelpero.it 9 Modena Golf & Country Club

The Modena Golf & Country Club is situated in a strategic position and it can be reached, quickly and easily, from any direction. In fact downtown Modena (only 10 km away), Sassu- olo, Vignola, Carpi and other interesting towns are all nearby. Spread over 100 hectares and built following a design by the German champion Bernhard Langer, assisted by the American architect Jim Eng from Boulder, Colorado, this course is one of the finest in Italy. The wide greens and tees, the smoothly winding fairways, the large “hungry” bunkers and the numerous, extra-large water hazards make this course the ideal venue for top level competitions such as the Italian Open, which celebrated its 50th edition here. An executive course, a well equipped driving range and two tennis courts complete the sports facilities on offer. The club also fea- tures: a fine gourmet restaurant, where sophisticated and local dishes can be relished, a cosy bar and coffee-shop, two swimming pools, a billiard room, a gym and TV and card lounges to welcome players and their guests after their golfing “efforts”.

TECHNICAL FEATURES: 18 hole “Bernhard Langer” Championship Course, par 72, 6,423 metres, inaugurated in 1990; 9 hole Executive Course, par 27, 976 metres. OTHER CLUB FACILITIES: swimming pool, sauna, driving range, putting green, pitch- ing green, chipping green, 2 tennis courts, bar, restaurant, pro-shop, meeting room, billiard room, bridge room, golf carts, trolleys, club hire, instructors, car park, locker rooms, TV lounge, gym. SEASON: open all year round, closed Tuesdays (except public holidays). TO REACH US: take the A1 Milan - Bologna motorway (OPTION 1 – Northbound traffic from Bologna), exit at Modena Sud. Turn right, towards Modena, for about 5 km, as far as the four-lane motorway ring road “Nuova Estense”. Turn left at the roundabout and head towards Abetone, Maranello. Continue for about 10 km, as far as Colombaro. Turn left at the roundabout and the club entrance is 150 metres away, on the right. (OPTION 2 – South- bound traffic from Milano – Parma – Reggio Emilia): exit at Modena Nord, turn right onto the motorway ring-road towards Sassuolo, continue as far as exit 18. Turn right onto the new motorway ring towards Abetone (parallel to the A1), drive all the way to the end of the ring, as far as the roundabout, turn right onto State Road SS 12 towards Abetone, Maranello. Con- tinue for about 4 km, as far as Colombaro. Turn left at the roundabout and the club entrance is 150 metres away, on the right. Modena Golf & Country Club NEARBY: Bologna airport (35 km), Forlì airport (100 km), Modena (10 km), Bologna (40 Via Castelnuovo Rangone, 4 km) and Reggio Emilia (40 km). 41043 Colombaro di Formigine - Modena NOT TO BE MISSED: the Ferrari Formula 1 Museum at Maranello. In Modena, visit the Duomo and its “Ghirlandina” bell tower, the former Duke’s Palace, now home of the Tel.: +39.059.553.482 - Fax: +39.059.553.696 National Military Academy, Saint Agostino’s church, the Estense Library and Museum and E-mail: [email protected] the Enzo Ferrari Museum. Visit Nonantola and its ancient Abbey, the piazza and castle in Web site: www.modenagolf.it Carpi, Vignola and its Castle, the “Salse di Nirano” Regional Natural Park and take some time to explore some of the outstanding gourmet restaurants, which have turned the Modena province into one of the finest culinary destinations in the world. Golf Club San Valentino 10

The San Valentino Golf Club is situated in a valley over 300 metres above sea level in the neighbourhood of the same name, in the municipality of Castellarano. It is surrounded by over 130 hectares of woodland and green pastures and boasts 4 lakes. It is a setting where the scales undeniably tip in favour of nature and the top-quality services offered blend in perfectly with the surroundings. The 18-hole Championship course, one of the most technical in Italy that has already hosted Italian and Federation Championships, is extremely interesting thanks to its hilly terrain and the gentle height differences between holes. The very fast greens are nearly all protected by bunkers and the fairway design offers golfers constantly-changing levels of difficulty and emotions, all surrounded by magnificent landscapes. The wonderful club house, which covers more than 3,000 m2 and is located between holes 9 and 18, welcomes players and their guests to elegant and comfortable surroundings and they rarely miss the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful culinary experiences offered by IL GOLFINO restaurant.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 72, 6,203 metres, inaugurated in 1997 + 5-hole Execu- tive Course Par 17. FACILITIES: Hotel & Restaurant IL GOLFINO, putting green, pitching green with bunker, driving range with 18 uncovered and 12 covered positions, bar, refreshment stands, swimming pool, cardio-fitness gym, pro-shop, angling lake, restaurant, hotel, congress centre with a giant screen for videoconferencing, party room, games, reading and TV lounge, massage room, nature trail with gym in the wood, climbing wall and survivor course, whirlpool and golf cart and trolley hire, PET FRIENDLY. SEASON: open all year round, closed on Tuesdays (except bank holidays). HOW TO GET THERE: From Reggio Emilia, take the main road to Scandiano. 1 km before the town turn right towards Baiso - Viano. After Rondinara, turn left towards San Val- entino for about 7 km. From Modena, follow signs for Sassuolo and from there follow signs for Castellarano - Passo Radici. In Castellarano follow signs for San Valentino and the golf club. NEARBY: Reggio Emilia (20 km), Modena (20 km), Bologna airport (35 km), Bologna (40 km). San Valentino Golf Club NOT TO BE MISSED: the cities of Reggio Emilia and Modena. Via Telarolo 12 42014 Castellarano - Reggio Emilia

Tel: +39.0536.854033 - Fax: +39.0536.854512 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sanvalentino.it 11 Matilde di Canossa Golf

The Matilde di Canossa Golf Club, which was founded in 1987, is situated just outside the city in the heart of the marvellous “Matildic Lands”. The spectacular setting offers magnificent views of an area that is full of history and tradition. In this charming context, now restored to its former magnificence, the club was set up thanks to the founding members’ love for nature, passion for golf and spirit of enterprise. The course, designed by the architect Marco Croze, has 18 holes on a course of over 6,200 metres, par 72, and is characterised by a huge variety of configurations, due above all to the Quaresimo Stream that flows through the entire course. The gentle natural slopes and vegetation make the game technical, fascinating and extremely entertaining. The course is surrounded by enchanting panoramic views, offering an exciting sense of freedom and direct contact with nature.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 72, 6,231 metres, inaugurated in 1987, designed by Marco Croze. FACILITIES: driving range, putting green, pitching green, golf carts, caddies, club and trol- ley hire, pro-shop, instructors available, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, refreshment stands, car park, locker rooms, TV lounge. SEASON: open all year round, closed Mondays (except bank holidays). HOW TO GET THERE: A1 motorway, Terre di Matilde - Reggio Emilia exit, follow signs for Montecchio - Cavriago. After Codemondo, turn right towards Bibbiano Ghiardo and follow signs for San Bartolomeo. NEARBY: Reggio Emilia (8 km), Modena (25 km), Parma (16 km), Bologna (60 km), Bolo- gna airport (60 km), Milano airport (140 km), airport (120 km). NOT TO BE MISSED: The city of Reggio Emilia home to the Palazzo del Monte, the cathedral, Piazza Camillo Prampolini, Palazzo Vescovile, the Basilica of St. Prospero, Madonna della Ghiara Sanctuary, the Civic Museums, “Romolo Valli” Neoclassic Theatre, “Parmeggiani” Art Gallery and Canossa Castle.

Matilde di Canossa Golf Via del Casinazzo, 1 42023 S.Bartolomeo - Reggio Emilia

Tel.: +39.0522.371.295 - Fax: +39.0522.371.204 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.golfmatildedicanossa.it Golf del Ducato 12

La Rocca course at Golf Del Ducato stands in the heart of the Food Valley, where golf and gastronomy blend to form a magical union. Founded in 1985 on the outskirts of the Boschi di Carrega reserve and just 10 minutes from Parma, it stands amid oak and acacia woods, splen- did small lakes and gently rolling hills that give life to an extraordinary parkland of 18 holes with unforgettable views. The club restaurant is renowned for its traditional regional dishes and local specialities, focusing in particular on two excellences that are famous worldwide - Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma ham. Initially part of the landed estate of the Farnese family and then of the Bourbons, the city of Parma offers the exclusive charm that only exists where history and culture have marked the passing of time.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 72, 6,103 metres, inaugurated in 1985, designed by Marco Croze, it has since been partially redesigned and modified by Luigi Rota Caremoli, 295 metres above sea level. FACILITIES: practice green, pitching green, putting green, chipping green, golf carts, club and cart hire, pro shop, golf academy available, bar, restaurant, car park, locker rooms, TV lounge, pool, 9-hole pitch & putt. SEASON: open all year round, closed Mondays, unless a bank holiday HOW TO GET THERE: 13 km from Parma. Follow directions for , Fornovo and . NEARBY: Parma (13 km), Salsomaggiore (20 km), Piacenza (40 km), Bologna airport (100 km), Milan airport (110 km). NOT TO BE MISSED: The city of Parma, home to “Piazza del Duomo”, the cathedral, the Baptistery, “Madonna della Steccata”, St. John the Evangelist’s church, the University, Regio Theatre, the National Archaeological Museum, the National Gallery and the Doges’ Palace.

Golf Del Ducato Via Campi 8 43038 Sala Baganza - Parma

Tel.: +39.0521.834037 - Fax: +39.0521.834575 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.parmagolf.it 13 Golf Salsomaggiore Terme

Set on the gently rolling hills near Salsomaggiore Terme and surrounded by a 70-hectare natural paradise, Salsomaggiore Terme Golf Club is the ideal place for enjoying a break surrounded by an oasis of tranquillity, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. The new management team (part of the group that successfully runs Ducato di Parma Golf Club) completely refurbished the buildings and the course in January 2018, giving new life to the greens and opening tees that are now in perfect condition. With its 18 championship holes, the course winds its way along a quiet and spectacularly-beautiful valley and has excellent technical features and wonderful landscapes. Gently rolling fairways and perfectly tended greens allow players of all levels to challenge themselves on a superb course. It has a spacious and elegant club house, with an extraordinary terrace that overlooks the valley where the first nine holes of the course are located and that affords breath-taking views. It is the ideal place to combine golf, nature, delicious cuisine and quality wine. Other facilities included a pool and solarium, a restaurant and a pro shop for all Salsomaggiore Terme Golf Club guests to enjoy.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 72, 5,761 metres, at 360 metres above sea level with 3 lakes that affect 5 holes. FACILITIES: driving range with 15 positions, 5 of which are covered, pitching green, putting green, golf carts, club, electric and manual trolley hire, pro shop, bar, restaurant, swimming pool, car park, locker rooms and TV lounge. The Head Professionals Alberto Limonta and Norbert Aziaga gives individual, group and golf clinic lessons for all players. SEASON: open all year round, closed on non-holiday Wednesday from 1 October to 30 April. HOW TO GET THERE: A1 motorway, Fidenza exit. Head towards Salsomaggiore Terme and from Via Milano drive on for 7 km towards Pellegrino. NEARBY: (30 km), A1 motorway (10 km), near many of the main Italian cities, Bologna (100 km), Milan (100 km). NOT TO BE MISSED: Verdi’s land and the house where maestro Giuseppe Verdi was born in Roncole Verdi, Busseto, St. Agata’s villa, Regio Theatre in Parma, the temple of opera and famous around the world. The Forts and Castles of , Fontanellato, and Golf Salsomaggiore Terme Torrechiara. The cities of Parma, and Mantova, full of art and culture. Special Loc. Case Carancini 105/A agreements with the well being centres of Salsomaggiore and Tabiano. Parmesan cuisine offers fabulous cold cuts and unique Parmesan cheese. Shopping at the Outlet Fidenza 43039 Salsomaggiore Terme - Parma Village. Tel.: +39.0524.583102 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.parmagolf.it Golf Club Castell’Arquato 14

Inaugurated in 1991, the Castell’Arquato Golf Club stands at the point where the lush valleys around Piacenza meet the rolling hillsides of Parma. The course is set in 64 hectares of coun- tryside at about 220 metres above sea level. It is just a dozen or so kilometres from Piacenza and near the beautiful mediaeval borough of Castell’Arquato. The course has 18 Champion- ship holes, set in a green and meandering valley. This prestigious course was designed by Cotton & Pennick and is demanding yet fun for both expert players and beginners. Golfers can take a short break or spend a few hours relaxing in the bright, spacious club house.

TECHNICAL DETAILS: 18 holes, par 73, 6,052 metres, opened in 1991. FACILITIES: practice course with 20 stations, 6 of which are covered, putting green, golf carts, golf club hire, electric and manual pull trolleys, pro-shop, bar, restaurant, car park, locker room, TV lounge and massage room, available subject to booking. The instructor, Antonio Pelle, is always on hand for individual or group lessons. OPEN: open all year round; closed on Tuesdays unless a public holiday and from December 23rd to January 16th 2020. HOW TO GET THERE: From Milan and Bologna: Take A1 motorway and exit at Fioren- zuola d’Arda. Follow signs for Fiorenzuola and after 2 km take the ring road towards Bologna. Take the fourth exit for Castell’Arquato/Vernasca/Lugagnano. After leaving the ring road, continue for 3 km then turn left for Lusurasco. After crossing the village, turn right and follow signs for Cortina. Once out of the village of Lusurasco, go straight at the crossroads and after two sharp bends stands Cortina di Alseno. After the village, follow the main road that bends to the left. The entrance of the club is opposite Hotel Cortina. By keeping to the right of the road, you will find the green golf club gates. NEARBY: Piacenza (20 km), Parma Airport (40 km), A1 motorway (15 km), Bologna (130 km) and Milan (80 km). DON’T MISS: The delightful mediaeval borough of Castell’Arquato, just 4 km away, castles and fortresses in the Provinces of Parma and Piacenza, theatres, museums and art galleries, the charterhouse of Parma, Parma and Piacenza cathedrals, the charming local wine Golf Club Castell’Arquato cellars, the numerous food and wine tours this area offers, the spa town of Salsomaggiore and Località Borlacca, 1 its wellness centres and thermal spas and Fidenza Village shopping outlet. 29014 Castell’Arquato - Piacenza

Tel.: +39.0523.895557 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.golfclubcastellarquato.com 15 Croara Country Club

Croara Country Club is found on Emilia’s north-western border, a few kilometres from Pia- cenza, in a hilly area that is positively influenced by ’s weather. The course’s particularly favourable location, halfway between the Trebbia River alluvial deposits and the foothills of the Apennines, offers a variety of views and game opportunities. You’ll find 18 highly technical holes, with fairly narrow fairways, surrounded by oaks, chestnuts, poplars, and locust-trees, and fascinating scenery along the riverbanks. The course has already hosted a top-notch interna- tional event, the first Italian Women’s Open.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 72, 6,065 metres, the first 9 holes designed by Buratti and inaugurated in 1975, the rest designed by Croze and Lo Cascio and inaugurated in 1983. FACILITIES: driving range, pitching green, putting green, bar, restaurant, swimming pool, tennis, pro-shop, golf carts, club and trolley hire, instructors available, car park, locker rooms, TV lounge. SEASON: Closed Tuesdays (except bank holidays). HOW TO GET THERE: From the motorways: exit at Piacenza Sud junction. After the junctions, turn immediately right and take the ring-road towards the stadium (stadio). Con- tinue as far as the roundabout for – Bobbio – Rivergaro (SS45) then follow signs for Rivergaro. Turn right 500 metres after the town (sign Rivalta – Croara) then follow signs for the golf club, which is 6 km from Rivergaro. NEARBY PLACES: Piacenza (15 km), Parma (40 km), Milan (50 km), Milan airport (70 km), Bologna airport (140 km). NOT TO BE MISSED: The medieval village and castle of Rivalta, 2 km before Croara. Statto, Rezzanello and Agazzano Castles and many others nearby. For horse riding lovers, the golf club is next to Croara Vecchia riding stables, which has a cross-country field and pleasant guest suites that are also open to golfers.

Croara Country Club Località Croara Nuova di Gazzola 29010 Gazzola - Piacenza

Tel.: +39.0523.977.105 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.golfcroara.it 16 Golf Club “Le Cicogne” Faenza 9 holes Via S. Orsola 10/E - 48018 Faenza - Ravenna - Ph. & Fax: +39.0546.622410 E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.faenzagolf.com

17 Golf Club Casalunga 9 holes Via Cà Belfiore 8 - 40055 Castenaso - Bologna - Ph. +39.051.6050164 - Fax +39.051.6052186 E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.casalungagolf.it

18 Monte Cimone Golf Club 9 holes Via Libertà 53 - 41029 Sestola - Modena - Ph.: +39.0536.1940913 / 335.1416680 E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.montecimonegolfclub.com

19 Golf Club Ca’ Laura 9 holes Via Cristina 70 - 44020 Bosco Mesola - Ferrara - Ph. & Fax: +39.0533.79437 E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.calauragolf.it

20 Golf Club “Augusto Fava” Cento 9 holes Via dei Tigli 4 - 44042 Cento - Ferrara - Ph. & Fax: +39.051.6830504

E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.golfcento.com COURSES GOLF OTHER

Golf Club Monteveglio 9 holes 21 Via Berlete 52 - 40053 Valsamoggia Loc. Monteveglio - Bologna - Ph.: +39.051.6705387 - Mob.: +39.348.4155139 E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.golfclubmonteveglio.it

22 Golf Club Santo Stefano 9 holes Via Vettigano 26 - 42012 Campagnola Emilia - Reggio Emilia - Ph. & Fax: +39.0522.652915 E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.tenutasantostefano.eu

Reggio Emilia Golf 9 holes 23 Via G. Lorca 5 - 42122 Masone - Reggio Emilia - Ph.: +39.0522.345209 - Fax: +39.0522.1753246 E-mail: [email protected] - Web site: www.reggioemiliagolf.com DISTANCES IN KILOMETRES BETWEEN THE GOLF COURSES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 1 Cervia 35 50 60 90 70 110 120 130 150 170 200 210 220 250 2 Rimini 35 30 110 120 90 130 130 150 170 190 220 240 240 280 3 Riviera 50 30 130 140 110 150 150 170 190 210 240 260 260 300 4 Argenta 60 110 130 30 35 70 90 95 115 125 145 165 175 215 5 Cus Ferrara 90 120 140 30 60 60 80 80 100 110 130 150 160 200 6 Le Fonti 70 90 110 35 60 40 50 60 80 100 130 150 160 200 7 Bologna 110 130 150 70 60 40 40 25 50 70 90 110 120 160 8 Molino del Pero 120 130 150 90 80 50 40 60 85 100 130 150 160 190 9 Modena 130 150 170 95 80 60 25 60 20 40 70 95 100 140 A San Valentino 150 170 190 115 100 80 50 85 20 30 55 85 95 130 B Matilde di Canossa 170 190 210 125 110 100 70 100 40 30 35 60 65 100 C Ducato 200 220 240 145 130 130 90 130 70 55 35 35 45 80 D Salsomaggiore 210 240 260 165 150 150 110 150 95 85 60 35 20 55 E Castell’Arquato 220 240 260 175 160 160 120 160 100 95 65 45 20 40 F Croara 250 280 300 215 200 200 160 190 140 130 100 80 55 40

Professional Golf Clinics in Emilia–Romagna Every month throughout the year the golf courses of Emilia-Romagna host Golf Clinics for professional instructors and their clients wanting to combine a splendid holiday with improving their swing under the expert eyes of their coaches. Golfers are provided with all the equipment and materials necessary. A separate area of the practice course is reserved for the Golf Clinic, and participants can make full use of all the facilities of the club house. Programmes can include practice sessions on the driving range and game lessons on the course. For swing analyses, the golf club offers instructors and their clients a private room, video equipment and everything else needed to analyse the strokes made on the practice course and the main course over the day. A similar room can be reserved for club fitting lessons, theory sessions or end-of-course awards ceremonies. Prices for participation include unlimited use of the practice course and practice balls, any necessary hiring of clubs, green fees, return transfers between the hotel chosen and the golf course, return transfers between the airport and the hotel and accommodation on half-board or bed-and- breakfast terms in the region’s best hotels. For groups of at least 8 persons, one complimentary place is offered, usually reserved for the instructor.

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Golf Beginner Courses in Emilia-Romagna For everyone wishing to take advantage of a splendid holiday to take their first steps in the golf world, the professional instructors of the golf courses of Emilia-Romagna organize Golf Beginner Courses every month throughout the year for foreign players. Packages of starter lessons for groups or individuals are offered at extremely attractive prices, covering the various aspects of golf in a simple manner: • Introduction to the game of golf • Body position and practical tutorial on the swing • Short game techniques (chip-putt-bunker) • Video analysis of swing • Rules of etiquette • First experience on the course Lessons usually last 45 minutes for 1 or 2 participants and 60 minutes for groups of 3 or 4 persons. Trainee golfers are provided with all the equipment and materials necessary. A special area of the practice course is reserved for them, and they can also make use of all the facilities of the clubhouse for the entire duration of courses. Prices for participation include unlimited use of the practice course and practice balls, any necessary hiring of clubs, green fees, return transfers between the hotel chosen and the golf course, return transfers between the airport and the hotel and accommodation on half-board or bed-and-breakfast terms in the region’s best hotels. After the first series of lessons, beginners wishing to continue learning the game will be able to choose other promotional packages of 5 or 10 lessons, to be agreed with instructors. After this next series of lessons has been completed, instructors may issue a certificate for access to the main course, at their sole discretion. All classes are limited to a maximum of 4 participants per instructor. For information: [email protected] Mare Pineta Resort ..... 1 Cervia / Milano Marittima Mare Pineta Resort

A historical hotel in Milano Marittima, Mare Pineta Resort is situated close to the sea and surrounded by the lush greenery of age-old pines. Imposing renovation work is returning the hotel to its former glory and unique style, bringing the facili- ties up to the latest standards and reconfirming its historic importance. The hotel has always attracted the jet-set to this lively stretch of the Adriatic Riviera and is undoubtedly a benchmark for a sophisticated clientele, drawn to the excellent ser- vice, superb cuisine and comforts it offers. The large private beach, which has also been completely renovated, offers lounge areas and a beach bar and restaurant, an idyllic venue where design and nature combine to guarantee maximum privacy and a classy atmosphere. With its 10 red clay tennis courts the club house is unique in terms of size and location, standing as it does on the coast and in the heart of a pine forest, a stone’s throw from the trendy centre of Milano Marittima. Divided between the Main House and Villa Regina, the resort’s 165 rooms offer two dif- ferent styles of hospitality – a more traditional concept features in the Villa and a more modern one features in the historical main building that dates from 1927, but has been extended and refurbished many times over the years. Two restaurants, one at the hotel and one on the beach, share the same approach: ever-changing menus, interesting dishes and the best wines. The 27-hole Adriatic Golf Club Cervia is only 1.5 km from the hotel.

Hotel Aurelia ....S 2 Cervia / Milano Marittima Hotel Aurelia

The hotel is situated on the sea front near to the centre. It has a private beach, tennis court, outdoor pool, covered and heated in the winter months, large garden and private car park. The air-conditioned restaurant offers carefully prepared regional and international cuisine with à la carte menu and vegetable buffet. Buf- fet-style breakfast. All rooms are en suite, with either a bath or shower, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe, mini bar, hairdryer, air-conditioning and balcony. Well- equipped meeting rooms. Free WI-FI. Wellness centre (subject to payment).

Hotel Le Palme ....S 3 Cervia / Milano Marittima Hotel Le Palme

Le Palme 4-Star Superior hotel is a benchmark that is open year round in Milano Marittima, a glamorous and exclusive resort on the Adriatic Coast famous for its modern and innovative style of tourism that offers sun, sea, sand and golf. Hotel Le Palme – an integral part of the Premier Resort that includes 3 luxury hotels and a multitude of facilities – is situated directly on the coast and a stone’s throw from the town centre. It combines design and architecture with a new idea of hospitality that focuses on modern lifestyles and new holiday trends. It boasts 102 rooms, of various types, all offering a balcony, Wi-Fi and SKY decoder. Guests can choose from the various Premier Resort restaurants and bars which serve buffet and a la carte meals, with menus that range from traditional specialities to international dishes. The rich buffet breakfast is served in a large room with wide glass windows overlooking the terrace and the sea beyond. Lush greenery, relaxation areas, a semi-Olympic sized pool and panoramic terraces with whirlpool tubs are just some of the facilities found at Hotel Le Palme, as well as a wellness area with indoor pool and private spas and a private beach with direct access from the hotel. The 27-hole Cervia Golf Club is less than 5 minutes away with a handy shuttle service running from the hotel. Other facilities include a golf equipment storage area, garage and car hire. 4 .... Perla Verde Hotel Perla Verde Hotel Cervia / Milano Marittima

Surrounded by lush gardens and just 50 metres from the beach, Perla Verde Hotel is also close to the town centre and 5 minutes’ drive from the Adriatic Golf Club in Milano Marittima. All rooms have shower cubicle, hairdryer, personalized complimentary toiletries, LED TV, telephone, safe, mini-bar, air-conditioning and/ or heating and a small balcony. Exquisitely designed in contemporary style, the spacious suites and junior suites offer splendid views of the sea and the pine forest and add further to the elegant and comfortable feel. Mornings at the Perla Verde begin with a rich buffet breakfast, with our chef on hand to prepare freshly-cooked eggs, crepes and pancakes. And at lunch and dinner, the hotel’s Verdepuro Res- taurant offers a vast selection, ranging from more traditional to more innovative dishes that deliciously mix a la carte menus and live cooking, all accompanied by a fine wine list. Personalized menus can be specifically created to satisfy the most varied dietary needs. Those who love relaxing will delight in the exclusive Essentia Spa wellness centre, complete with a Gymbox fitted with hi-tech equipment. The heated pool (15 m2) and solarium on the hotel’s roof top offer privacy as well as breath-taking views. Beach towel and bicycle hire, for the more active, are available free of charge and free wi-fi covers all rooms and public areas.

5 ..... Grand Hotel Da Vinci Grand Hotel Da Vinci Cesenatico – Forli’ Cesena

The Grand Hotel da Vinci is located on the coast, overlooking the famous canal harbour designed by Leonardo da Vinci. It is just a stone’s throw from the centre of Cesenatico, a delightful seaside resort that has retained all its beauty, freshness and top-quality services over time. Along the wonderful promenade that flanks the banks of the canal, romantically lined with the coloured façades of the fishermen’s houses, stand restaurants serving seafood cuisine, shops, boutiques and trendy bars. At the Grand Hotel da Vinci, elegance and sophistication translate into real luxury, which is clear not only in the beautiful furnishings and interior design, excellent building materials used and top-quality services offered, but also in the perfect organization of rooms, the attention to detail and the many technological applications that, used discreetly, make any holiday or business trip delightfully unique. Covering a total surface area of over 600m2, the Dolce Vita wellness centre boasts massage cabins and offers a variety of beauty treatments. It also has a large indoor pool measuring over 110m2, spacious wet area with Kneipp course, sauna, bio-sauna, Turkish bath, six showers, with different water temperatures and fragrances, and private spa.

6 ....L Rivieragolfresort Rivieragolfresort San Giovanni Marignano – Rimini

Located inside the golf course the Riviera Golf Resort, a unique and exclusive venue that boasts 32 suites designed by 14 internationally-renowned architects who have created a facility that combines respect for nature with a constant focus on aesthetics. This truly exclusive resort venue offers integrated services for individuals and companies.Facilities include a modern wellness centre with indoor pool, chromotherapy, whirlpool, sauna, Turkish bath, massage and physiotherapy and a gym with personal trainer, making it a veritable oasis of pleasure and well- ness. Well worth mentioning is Riviera Golf Restaurant, which can accommodate 70 diners and serves balanced, traditional cuisine without ever losing focus on great taste. The resort can host various events, team building opportunities and business meetings: in fact, the facility has areas and spaces for socialising that are ideal for hosting aperitifs, weddings, conventions, company presentations, shoots and private functions. Finally, the bright and spacious meeting room can host corporate meetings, making use of a panoramic area. Anusca Palace Hotel .... 7 Castel San Pietro Terme – Bologna Anusca Palace Hotel

Situated opposite the town’s large thermal spa centre and adjacent to Golf Club Le Fonti, Anusca Palace Hotel is in Castel San Pietro Terme, a mediaeval bor- ough surrounded by lush greenery, just a few minutes from Bologna and close to Modena, Ferrara, Parma, Florence and Venice. The hotel has 98 modern design rooms that are bright and spacious; the variety of different room types and facilities available offer guests tailored solutions. The new wellness centre, which has been renovated throughout, has a hydro massage area, private spa, Turkish bath, sauna, emotional showers, gym with Technogym equipment, herbal teas and relaxation area. Guests will find two pools at the hotel - an indoor pool and an outdoor one and at the Gastarea Restaurant & Bistrot they can enjoy both local specialities and gourmet cuisine.

Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa ....L 8 Varignana – Bologna Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa

Elegantly set in 20 hectares of private park, Palazzo di Varignana Resort & SPA is overlooking the hills of Varignana from Villa Bentivoglio, a splendid example of a typical 17th-century Tuscan country residence. Only 19 kilometers from Bologna, the resort offers 90 large and elegant rooms, 2 restaurants of which “Il Palazzo” Gourmet located inside the historical villa with private and elegant dining rooms and the Pool & Lounge Bar and Restaurant, informal location set in glass overlook- ing the pool side. A 300-square-metre congress hall with natural light seating up to 260 people, connected to a 5500-square-metre multifunctional space with a roof terrace perfect for aperitifs or moonlight cocktails. VarSana SPA, 1800sqm of pure wellness with a selection of sensorial pools and showers, Finnish sauna, Bio-sauna, Steam baths, sensorial tubs with underwater music, Kneipp baths, pools with water jets, Jacuzzi and 8 massage cabins including 3 SPA SUITES. Large open-air pool and 112mq of panoramic gym.

Relais Villa Valfiore .... 9 San Lazzaro di Savena – Bologna Relais Villa Valfiore

This nineteenth-century villa is surrounded by an oasis of peace and tranquillity in the park of the villas of Bologna. Villa Valfiore is a residence surrounded by a park planted with centuries-old trees in the heart of the countryside, yet at the same time just outside the gates to the mediaeval city of Bologna and its main infrastructures. The residence, which has been renovated throughout, retains its original appear- ance and was built with great attention to detail, with materials and finishing touches blending perfectly, from the flooring to the lighting right through to the choice of colours for the fabric and upholstery. The large underground car park provides direct access to the villa and all its facilities, without in any way spoiling the delightful Mediterranean garden. The scent of dried lavender, placed in vases on each floor, fills the wellness area, meeting room, restaurant and public areas and even the rooms. In the enchanting backdrop of the hills of Bologna, a few kilometres from Bologna and Le Fonti Golf Club, which is in the nearby municipality of San Lazzaro di Savena, and in a park filled with centuries-old trees at Villa Valfiore tradition and hospitality meet and give life to a charming and elegant atmosphere. The Villa Val- fiore’s 23 rooms are cosy and welcoming, specially designed to guarantee guests a relaxing stay in the exclusive charm and elegance of a relais hotel. The rooms, which are decorated in relaxing shades, are quiet and are furnished with pieces that have been skilfully aged. The Villa Valfiore wellness centre, an area specially designed for fitness, extends under most of the park. 10 .... Relais Bellaria Hotel & Congressi Relais Bellaria Hotel & Congressi Bologna

Relais Bellaria Hotel & Congressi is a 4-star hotel with low environmental impact. It has an outdoor pool and a spacious free car park with video surveillance. Sur- rounded by lush greenery, it stands at the foot of the hills between Bologna and San Lazzaro di Savena, in a prime location within a natural park that covers over 4,000 m2. The hotel has a total of 108 rooms of varying types, all of which have parquet flooring; they are all comfortable and bright and are designed to offer guests a tranquil and relaxing stay. The Terrace Room rooms and junior suites are the most comfortable option and offer guests a spacious terrace with garden. With its local and international dishes, the hotel’s Corbezzoli Restaurant will satisfy even the most sophisticated palate, serving all the latest trends and constantly renewing its menu with a firm focus on the origin, quality and seasonality of ingre- dients; gluten-free and vegetarian menus are also available. The conference centre consists in 3 meeting rooms, which are ideal for hosting conventions, congresses, receptions or exhibitions accommodating up to 300 people in a single room; all rooms offer the very latest audio-video technology, have natural lightening and overlook the lush gardens.

11 .... Art Hotel Commercianti Art Hotel Commercianti Bologna

An enchanting medieval building situated in a unique location, in the shadow of Basilica di San Petronio, at short distance from the museums, theatres and shop- ping areas. Everything is located within walking distance from this hotel. You can forget to take the automobile, leaving it comfortably parked in our private garage, and enjoy your stay in absolute tranquility. The hotel has rooms of great elegance and taste: although it has been recently renovated, it preserves all the character- istics of the original building with breathtaking wooden beams, elegant rooms and suites, some of them with frescos, all elegantly furnished and equipped with every comfort, and unique and unforgettable views over the medieval town. This is a unique building that boasts many awards, two of which are closely linked with the medieval history of Bologna: firstly the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage which recognized this palazzo as a protected historic building, headquarters of the ancient City Hall in the XI century; secondly the City Council of Bologna attested that this building was the home of the prestigious medieval guild of the Brentatori, back in 1250. The hotel is 15 km far from Golf Club Bologna, 20 Km from Golf Club Le Fonti and 35 km from Modena Golf & Country Club.

12 .... Art Hotel Novecento Art Hotel Novecento Bologna

Art Hotel Novecento **** “Essential in its form and precious in its substance”. Last borne of Bologna Art Hotels, just a few metres from Piazza Maggiore, it is a design hotel of great impact and refinement. The building, dating back to the beginning of the XX Century, has become an hotel in 2003. Its 27 rooms are equipped with particularly refined furniture that reflects the building’s age, adding a modern touch to the Viennese secession style. Suite House Corte e Palazzo: in an ancient building (XVI-XVII) in Piazza Galilei 3 just a few meters away from the Art Hotel Novecento these two de-luxe apartments offer the highest level of comfort and an original and elegant design in which technology and art converge in the quest for perfection. Art Hotel Orologio .... 13 Bologna Art Hotel Orologio

Art Hotel Orologio **** “Live the magic spell of an Italian Piazza” Situated in the pedestrian square beside the Clock Tower, it offers fantastic views over Piazza Maggiore and Bologna’s most famous monuments. Historical building from the XIX Century, it has been recently restored and equipped with all modern comforts. Ideal for those who love shopping and strolling around in the city centre. Eight beautiful Suites offer all that one can wish for an unforgettable stay. 32 rooms.

Hotel Corona d’Oro ....L 14 Bologna Hotel Corona d’Oro

Those who love the atmosphere of old, historical dwellings should come to the Hotel Corona d’Oro, which was founded at the beginning of the 19th century in the Azzoguidi Palace, just a short distance from the heart of Bologna. Completely renovated in the year 2004, Corona d’Oro offers an elegant comfort, to suit the most demanding guests. A refined and unusual journey through different archi- tectural styles: from the Gothic to the Renaissance up to the magnificent Liberty. Comfortable and silent rooms and suites of a very high standard. The hotel also has some rooms for congresses, meetings, expositions, with independent access. A symbol of the belle époque in Bologna, the accommodation for the most illustrious guests of the town. An experience not to be missed. The hotel is in an ideal position to reach the golf courses of Bologna (15 km.), Le Fonti (20 km.) and Modena (35 km.).

Hotel Metropolitan .... 15 Bologna Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan is located in one of the best preserved old town centres in Europe. Its prime location, on the corner of Via Indipendenza, means it offers all the calm and tranquillity of historic Bologna, yet is still close to the city’s top boutiques, the best traditional restaurants and the most important museums and monuments; it also offers excellent connections to the rest of the city. All rooms have a mini-bar, air-conditioning, high-speed ADSL connection and wi-fi. The hotel has some top-standard superior rooms and suites with private garden for the more demanding guests, with personalized furnishings and décor for unique rooms that are sophisticated and refined. The ROOF GARDEN, where guests can enjoy Bologna from a different vantage point, has recently been inaugurated on the 5th floor. It is an oasis suspended among the rooftops of Bologna with panoramic views of the surrounding hills and is the ideal place to relax with friends at sunset, sipping wine, champagne and an aperitif after a long day of golf. To complete the offer, about 150 metres from the hotel, a new building houses 10 studio and two-room apartments fitted with all the latest technology, in line with eco-sustainable tourism. Facilities in these tastefully-furnished apartments include wi-fi, air-conditioning, LCD TV with SKY channels, kitchenette with dishwasher, fridge, freezer and a range of utensils, garage and laundry service with a daily change of linen. Specific assistance to golfing guests is guaranteed thanks to the management, which is competent in and practices the sport. 16 .... Royal Hotel Carlton Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna

The Royal Hotel Carlton is near the pedestrian zone in the heart of Bologna and is one of the city’s most prestigious hotels. It boastsa total of 236 rooms, an exclusive SPA by Clarins, a fantastic Technogym gym and an indoor garage with 200 parking spaces, all surrounded by a vast garden. Elegantly and sophisticatedly decorated, the foyer has quiet lounges that are ideal for relaxing or talking about business in private and are located between the cocktail bar and the excellent Restaurant. Decorated in classic style in pastel shades, the rooms are at least 23 m² and boast Queen-size beds, 32” LCD TV withsatellite, Sky and pay-per-view, free Internet wi-fi, mini-bar and safe. Inside the Royal Hotel Carlton in Bologna, La Monrif Spa by Clarins offers manual treatments, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, aromarium, laconicum, emotional shower, chromo therapy, waterbeds and an elegant relaxation area for kicking back and enjoying herbal teas in an environment where the attention to detail and professionalism create a unique harmony. As well as the wellness centre, guests can also complete their relaxation programme in a modern 150 m²Technogym gym.

17 ....S Savoia Hotel Regency Savoia Hotel Regency Bologna

The Savoia Hotel Regency, an elegant and refined 4 Stars Hotel surrounded by green areas at a few minutes from the city center of Bologna. The Hotel recalls the style of 18th-century villas, where Space is once again the main feature. Eve- rything has been designed to guarantee guests spacious areas for relaxing, both indoors and outdoors. The hotel covers a total of 10,000 sqm and the main body is U-shaped, providing the backdrop to a wonderful outdoor pool with breathtaking views of the lush garden. The spacious and luxurious hall, with Venetian-style floor- ing and crystal chandeliers, overlooks the Liberty-style hanging garden with foun- tains and palm trees. 82 rooms between Comfort, Deluxe and Junior Suites and 4 elegant and spacious (about 50 sqm) suites at the 3rd floor with private outdoor jacuzzi. The Garganelli Restaurant will delight guests with traditional Bolognese dishes. Free Parking or private car park available. Fitness center and conference center, which is spacious and offers a variety of options, offers modern technology and equipment. The hotel is close to the center of Bologna and is an ideal location for reaching quickly and easily the beautiful courses at Bologna Golf Club (20km), Le Fonti (25km) and all others in the region.

18 .... Zanhotel Tre Vecchi Zanhotel Tre Vecchi Bologna

Zanhotel Tre Vecchi is a 4-star hotel in the heart of Bologna. It is in an ideal position for visiting the city as it is just a few minutes from Piazza Maggiore and Bologna’s best shops, restaurants and traditional inns where great wine is served. Facilities in its 95 rooms include air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone, mini-bar, safe, radio, modem plug, wi-fi internet, pay TV, satellite TV and a hairdryer. Clas- sic, Superior and Deluxe rooms are available, as well as two one-bedroom suites and there are rooms for smokers and non-smokers. The charming and elegant breakfast room is set up every day to serve a rich and varied buffet breakfast. The hotel also boasts a large veranda where guests can relax with a drink and watch the world go by on Via Indipendenza, which is closed to private traffic. Behind the hotel is a convenient, large underground car park that offers special rates for hotel guests. Hotel Porta San Mamolo ... 19 Bologna Hotel Porta San Mamolo

Since coming under new ownership and management, Hotel Porta San Mamolo in Bologna has been meticulously and tastefully renovated. Guests will rediscover a warm, comfortable and tastefully-decorated environment, where nothing has been left to chance. Situated in the heart of the city centre of Bologna, in one of its most characteristics areas, it is just a short distance from Via D’Azeglio and the Basilica of San Domenico and is easy to reach from the train station, the exhibition centre and the airport, both by car and by public transport. The well-tended and spacious internal gardens, which are overlooked by the breakfast room, boast all the charm of an ancient courtyard and along with the rooms - all with en suite bathroom and all modern comforts such as telephone, satellite TV, mini-bar, air-conditioning, hairdryer and internet connection and some with views over the rooftops of Bologna - create the right atmosphere to ensure guests feel right at home at all times, whether travelling for business or for pleasure.

Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Calzavecchio .... 20 Casalecchio Di Reno – Bologna Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Calzavecchio

Located in Casalecchio di Reno, just a few kilometres from the old town centre of Bologna, the Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Calzavecchio is sophisticated and elegant, guaranteeing guests 4-star comfort. Radical renovation work lasting over two years has completely transformed the historical hotel into a modern accom- modation facility, whilst maintaining its classical style and ancient charm. Boasting 78 rooms of different types and 2 suites the hotel also has 8 modular meeting rooms that can be used for gala dinners if required. The hotel restaurant serves typical Bolognese cuisine and fish-based dishes. The tranquillity of the historical garden and its fountain offer an opportunity for guests to relax after a hard day’s work or a day spent enjoying the splendid artistic and monumental treasures of Bologna or the surrounding area. The hotel offers guests WI-FI connection, a fitness area and parking free of charge. Easily reached, it is just a few minutes from the centre of Bologna and is in an ideal position for quickly reaching the beautiful courses of Golf Club Bologna (10 km), Modena Golf & Country Club (40 km), Golf Club Le Fonti (40 km) and all the other clubs in the region.

Hotel Locanda Del Mulino ...S 21 Gorzano Di Maranello – Modena Hotel Locanda Del Mulino

Created thanks to the meticulous refurbishment of an old mill, the intimate and welcoming Locanda del Mulino hotel is surrounded by the lush countryside of Modena, yet is just a stone’s throw from the city centre. The family-run hotel offers guests a tranquil and elegant atmosphere along with all the latest technology in terms of comfort and accessibility. As it was formerly a mill, the functioning wheel can still be seen in the main restaurant and some of the rooms overlook it. The hotel stands in a prime location, but as it is a little way from the town centre, guests can enjoy all the tranquillity of its rural setting and all windows overlook the lush surrounding countryside. Just 4 kilometres away, golf enthusiasts will find one of the most beautiful and most important courses in Italy - Modena Golf & Country Club, which hosted the 50th Italian Open. The hotel has 17 rooms on two floors and connected to the hotel, although under different management, is an excellent restaurant of the same name. Dishes served are mainly local, with careful selection of the ingredients used and a menu that follows the changing seasons. 22 ... Hotel Castello Hotel Castello Modena

A delightful traditional hotel in an ancient, castle-style residence 4 km from the centre of Modena. Particularly relaxed and intimate, the hotel offers guests 38 rooms with en suite bathroom and all modern comforts. The 26 rooms in the main building still exude all the charm of an ancient residence, whilst the 12 rooms in the annex, which are served by a lift, are tastefully and elegantly furnished. In the morn- ing, the bar, which is always open, serves a very generous buffet breakfast that will satisfy even the most demanding palates, with Italian and continental breakfast options. The private garden surrounding the hotel is the ideal place for guests to spend time relaxing and cars can be left in the spacious enclosed car park. The hotel is only 10 km from Modena Golf & Country Club.

23 ... Hotel Il Golfino Hotel Il Golfino S. Valentino di Castellarano - Reggio Emilia

Located within San Valentino Golf Club, in a valley that stands over 300 metres above sea level, surrounded by a fascinating backdrop of over 130 hectares of lush green lawns and ancient oak forests adorned with 4 lakes, is IL GOLFINO Hotel. The hotel has 12 elegantly-furnished rooms (10 doubles and 2 family suites) that boast a spacious private terrace and offer all modern comforts, including air-conditioning, a safe, a mini-bar, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and luggage storage. Hotel guests can also make free use ofthe golf bag and cart storage facility, sauna, outdoor pool, billiards and darts room, reading and TV room and modern cardio-fitness gym. As well as the delicacies on offer at the bar, other facilities for which additional payment is due, include a lake for recreational fishing and access to the par 72 Championship Course, the executive holes and all the practice facilities. The real feather in our cap is our excellent and renowned IL GOLFINO Restaurant, located in the club house at San Valentino Golf Club. If possible, the friendliness and professionalism of our staff will make any stay with us even more enjoyable.

24 .... Borgo Cadonega Relais & SPA Borgo Cadonega Relais & SPA Viano - Reggio Emilia

Ancient mansion located on Emilia Romagna hills, Borgo Cadonega Relais & Spa is a historical building once owned by the prestigious Estensi family of Ferrara. In the depandance, near the Relais, is located the wellness center, which provides an unforgettable experience of relaxation and unplugging. The Relais is equipped with wide rooms, each one personalized with an original work by Luca Alinari, Joan Miro or Valerio Adami; the interior design combines both antique furniture and modern elements. The rooms overlook the burg or the surrounding hills, offering the guests the precious feeling of being in close contact with nature. Every Room is equipped with a minibar, free Wifi connection, satellite TV and comfortable broad bathrooms. Settled in the countryside and gifted with a suggestive garden and an outodoor swimming pool, the little burg offers the guests peacefulness and privacy: it’s both an oasis to vacation in and a start point to visit the near art cities: Parma, Reggio Emilia and Sassuolo. Guests can also deepen their passion and knowledge about the Ferrari world, visiting its Museum and the near Maranello Autodrome. The Realis is in an ideal position for quickly reaching the beautiful golf courses of San Valentino (9 Km.), Matilde di Canossa (28 Km.) and Modena (30 Km.). Grand Hotel De La Ville ..... 25 Parma Grand Hotel De La Ville

The Grand Hotel de la Ville is housed in the Barilla Center in the historical centre of the city of Parma, just a short distance from the main square. It stands our thanks to its warm hospitalityand attention to detail, as well as the simple elegance of its rooms, designer furnishings and the focus on the wellness of its guests, which includes the decision to furnish the rooms with hypoallergenic materials. On 3 floors, it boasts 110 rooms with hypoallergenic fitted carpets or parquet flooring, of which 100 standard rooms, 3 suites and 7 junior suites;the latter boast whirlpool bath tubs. There is free wi-fi throughout the hotel and a garage for parking, subject to payment. The elegant Parmigianino restaurant serves refined dinners featuring either traditional Italian and Parmesan cuisine or international dishes. “Il Camino” American bar offers guests the ideal opportunity to relax over a drink in a beautifully-designed, sophisticated and welcoming setting.

Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello Tabiano - Salsomaggiore Terme 26 Parma Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello

The Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello has a delightful atmosphere that oozes relaxation and nature. This is a country-house hotel in an ancient village, which also boasts a castle, nestled in the hills of the province of Parma. The village dates back to the 11th century and was built on the remains of an old Roman settlement. Its spacious rooms, in part housed in the old guard tower and the original historical residence, offer all modern comforts (flat-screen TV and fast Internet connection) and every window affords spectacular views spanning from the towers, to the vil- lage walls, the olive trees, the age-old trees in the large park, the Apennines on the border between and Emilia and the plains, right through to the Alps. The hotel’s Antico Caseificio restaurant serves a selection of traditional, locally-sourced products and the wellness centre, which is housed in a natural grotto, offers mas- sages and boasts a sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool tub.

Hotel Casa Romagnosi .... 27 Salsomaggiore Terme – Parma Hotel Casa Romagnosi

Hotel Romagnosi is located in an ancient building where the philosopher and jurist Gian Domenico Romagnosi was born. It was converted into a hotel at the begin- ning of the 19th century and, after being renovated throughout, it opened again in December 2005. The building is in the central area, opposite the beautiful Berzieri thermal spa and close to the L. Zoja spa. It combines historical charm with great attention to detail, making any stay here both relaxing and truly unforgettable. All 39 rooms are fitted with satellite TV, air-conditioning, safe, mini-bar, fax and computer plugs and hairdryers. Our cuisine offers Italian and international dishes, but we also cater for special dietary needs. The hotel offers guests a storeroom for golf bags, city bikes, meeting rooms and reserved car parking. EMILIA BRAND DESIGN / VERSIONE A COLORI Gruppo Industriale FG - 19C0957

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