Il Picciolo Etna Golf Resort, Golf resort and hotel on Mount Etna slopes in Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy
The Il Picciolo Etna Golf Resort combines an 18-hole golf course with a 98-room hotel, situated 650 meters above sea level on Mount Etna.
Established in 1989, Il Picciolo introduced the first golf course in Sicily, built within the grounds of a renovated noble farmhouse near Mount Etna.
The resort restaurant La Ghiandaia presents Sicilian culinary traditions through seasonal menus prepared with local ingredients from the Etna region.
The resort provides direct access to outdoor activities including golf, mountain biking, and trekking, plus a 950-square-meter wellness center with indoor pools.
The golf course layout incorporates natural volcanic stone formations and offers players views of Mount Etna during their game.
Location: Castiglione di Sicilia
Address: SS120 KM 200, 95012 Castiglione di Sicilia CT 95012 95012
Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 07:30-18:00
Phone: +390942986384
Email: info@ilpiccioloetnagolfresort.com
Website: https://ilpiccioloetnagolfresort.com
GPS coordinates: 37.85204,15.10294
Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:54
Italy features golf courses set within varied landscapes that span from the Alps to the Mediterranean coastline. In the north, facilities such as the Villa d'Este Golf Club on Lake Como, the Franciacorta Golf Club near Brescia, and the Dolomiti Golf Club in Trentino are located in mountain settings. In Tuscany, courses like the Castelfalfi Golf Club near Florence, the Saturnia Golf Course near Grosseto, and the Ugolino Golf Club blend into rolling terrain with vineyards and olive groves. Along the Adriatic coast, the Cervia Adriatic Golf Club near Ravenna provides access to coastal play, while near Rome, the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club and the Olgiata Golf Club serve the region. On the islands, the Pevero Golf Club on the Costa Smeralda and the Is Arenas Golf and Country Club near Oristano in Sardinia offer courses with views of the sea and dune landscapes. In Sicily, the Verdura Resort near Sciacca, the Il Picciolo Golf Club near Catania, and the Donnafugata Golf Resort near Ragusa expand the selection. In central Italy, the Antognolla Golf Course near Perugia and the San Domenico Golf in Apulia are situated. Golf courses in Italy combine sporting challenges with opportunities to experience different regions and their landscapes.
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