Via Po di Levante 4,
Isola di Albarella, nr Rosolina, Veneto 45010
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside and residential.
Designer:
Cdr John Harris & Marco Croze
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12.348520
80 km S of Venice (by road)
From the A13 Autostrada, approx 35 km south of Padova, take the Boara exit and follow direction Adria, first on the SS16 (Via Roma), then on the SS443. After approx 20 km, in Adria, turn onto the SP45, direction Delta del Po / Lorea / Rosalina. After approx 15 km, in Rosalina, pick-up the Via Moceniga, direction Isola di Albarella. After approx 17 km check-in at gatehouse, then follow direction Golf Albarella.
Albarella Golf Club: To the south of the Venetian Lagoon the outflow of the River Po has created a myriad of islands, sandbars and smaller lagoons. One of the bigger islands (linked to the mainland by road) is Albarella. Here you will find the full range of facilities of a self-contained holiday resort, complete with an 18-hole championship golf course.
This relatively flat, open parkland course, is constantly within touching distance of the sea, but views onto the Adriatic are (alas) screened off by a thick line of bushes, separating the golf course from the beach.
More parkland in style than duneland links, the two nine-hole loops, played on either side of the practice range, are characterised by good-width, flattish fairways, which in turn are flanked by not overly penal rough. Along the fairways and around the greens a multitude of expansive, shallow bunkers provide the principal hazard.
Small trees give definition to some of the holes, while two small lakes add to the challenges on six holes, including both the front-nine par-3s. The larger and more attractive lake imposes itself at the start of the back-nine, with the very good short par-4 13th wrapped alongside it from tee to green.
Although the "seaside" aspect of the layout is largely hidden from view, it is nonetheless possible to hear the lapping of the waves and catch the freshness of the sea air, as you journey round this pleasant, though undramatic course.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends. Visiting golfers need to be hotel guests on Albarella or have a confirmed tee-time to be allowed through the gatehouse onto the island.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: 36. Proof of handicap required.
Soft spikes preferred. Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
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Albarella hosts many top-class tournaments during the year, and in 1986 hosted the Italian Open Championship (a European Tour event) (see our Tournaments section > by Venue > Albarella).
The holiday island of Albarella is operated as a single, integrated holiday resort with hotels, golf, villas, and many sports activities available for its guests and residents. The entire area for miles around is shaped and fashioned by the course of the River Po, which flows out into the Adriatic Sea just 25 km south of Albarella.
Via Po di Levante 4, Isola di Albarella 45010, nr Rosolina.
+39 0426 367 811
Visit websiteThe guest rooms of the Club House Albarella are located in the middle of the island, right alongside the Golf Club. The hotel has 22 large and cosy rooms, and restaurant, bar and terrace facilities which are part of the Golf Clubhouse.
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Isola di Albarella 45010, nr Rosolina.
+39 0426 330 138
Visit websiteThe Hotel Capo Nord is located in the northern part of Albarella island, facing the sea. There are 42 single, double and multiple rooms. The hotel has a panoramic restaurant, a breakfast hall, a big garden with swimming pool outside, and a smoothly sloping, fine sandy beach. The Capo Nord offers both half and full board.
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