Sardinia: Play Golf in Paradise

Thanks to the Mediterranean's picturesque coastlines and lush green terrains, Sardinia has become a paradise for golfers around the world. The bright blue skies and the stunning backdrop sceneries are sure to spoil tourist veteran and amateur golfers.

Il Golf Pevero is located in the posh Costa Esmeralda in the north of Sardinia, 32 kilometers north of Olbia. When Aga Khan first saw the space of the bay of Cala di Volpe, he said it would be a perfect spot for a great golf course. It was an understatement: today Il Golf Pevero is considered to be one of the world's most magnificent golf courses.

This 18-hole, par 72 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1972. Lying on the hilly peninsula, it boasts of its dense vegetation, bizarre rock formations, natural pools, and breathtaking sea views. There are shops, restaurants, electric carts, swimming pool, bar, clubhouse and upscale hotels built around the golf course for every discerning taste of tourist.

You are required to wear Bermuda shorts or golf trousers to access the practice range and the course of Pevero. Guys are asked to wear a polo shirt and girls are also encouraged to do so. Denims are prohibited.

Other developing golf courses in the island include the 18-hole club at Is Arenas in Oristano and the 9-hole course at Puntaldia in San Teodoro.

If you are a golf student, schools and driving ranges make North Sardinia a great place to pick up a club and swing it for the first time.

In Sardinia, golfing has grown tremendously over the last five years. One of the reasons is the need to extend the tourism season in Italy. Sardinia's long summers and relatively short winters made it possible for the tourists to stay longer and explore new golf courses even in months of November through February.

Although golf originated in Scotland, where it rains more than it shines, and even if golfers are used to playing in any climate, Sardinia's mild climate is too hard to resist.

Statistics on world tourism show that there is a constant increase of golf enthusiasts who travel from Northern Europe, Japan, and United States. For example, along the Mediterranean coastlines of Spain and Balearic Islands, their golfing facilities are not enough to satisfy the thousands of players that come by every year.

Sardinia offers these tourists not just alternatives but, extraordinary options that can even surpass their high standards in golfing. Apart from that, they can also discover Sardinian archaeology, food and wine, culture, history and natural beauty.

For convenience, hotels in Sardinia can help you get a reservation on various golf courses in the island. There are also shuttle services that can drive you to the courses.
Ask your concierge about it.