Arona Golf Club
A useful and characterful 9-hole stop near Lake Maggiore where water, repeat play and easy logistics define the day
Arona Golf Club is a practical Lake Maggiore golf address with a genuinely local rhythm: not a monumental course, but a well-used and well-loved 9-hole layout that mixes accessibility, technical water features and the easy-going atmosphere of a club that serves real repeat play. It works especially well for travellers who want to fit golf into a broader lake stay without turning the day into a major expedition. The result is a round that feels useful, grounded and quietly distinctive rather than showy.
Arona Golf Club is a practical Lake Maggiore golf address with a genuinely local rhythm: not a monumental course, but a well-used and well-loved 9-hole layout that mixes accessibility, technical water features and the easy-going atmosphere of a club that serves real repeat play. It works especially well for travellers who want to fit golf into a broader lake stay without turning the day into a major expedition. The result is a round that feels useful, grounded and quietly distinctive rather than showy.
The best time to visit Arona Golf Club is year-round.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is year-round. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Arona Golf Club does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Arona Golf Club does not have on-site accommodation. There are various lodging options in the surrounding area; contact the club for partner recommendations.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Rocca Borromea di Arona — Belvedere sul Lago Maggiore
The Rocca Borromea is Arona's strongest post-round stop because it frames the lower Lake Maggiore from above: ruined walls, lawns, lake light and a horizon that runs toward the Borromean shore. It feels less like a museum visit than a slow scenic ascent, which is exactly why it works so well after golf.
“Go in the last hour before sunset and linger on the park's western edge instead of rushing through every corner. Once the light softens, the lake surface and opposite shore become the real show.”
Angera — Traversata in battello e lungolago quieto
The short crossing from Arona to Angera is one of the simplest ways to turn a golf day into a real lake experience. Between the boat ride, the open view back to Arona and the quieter waterfront on the southern shore, it gives the round a calm second act without requiring a full excursion.
“Take one of the late-afternoon crossings, walk only the first stretch of the waterfront and save the rest of the time for a drink back in Arona. The hidden-gem value is the crossing itself, not over-programming Angera.”
San Carlone e Colle di Arona — Aperitivo con vista
Above Arona, around the San Carlone area and the first hillside terraces, the lake opens in a broader and quieter way than on the busy waterfront. A simple aperitivo here, with local salumi and a glass of Colline Novaresi, gives the day a measured close that feels much more Lake Maggiore than a generic dinner in town.
“Choose a west-facing spot and arrive before the post-sunset blue fades. One glass and a small charcuterie board are enough: the gem is the layered view over water and hills, not a long seated meal.”
Taverna del Pittore — Cucina di lago in piazza
Sitting on the edge of Piazza del Popolo with the lake right in front of it, Taverna del Pittore is the kind of place that doesn't need to advertise. The kitchen revolves around freshwater fish — lavarello, perch, agoni — cooked without affectation, with the confidence of a place that has been doing this for generations. The risotto al filetto di persico is mandatory.
“Book an outside table on the lake side for post-round lunch — the afternoon light across to Angera is worth the meal alone.”
Lago di Monate — Il lago che nessuno vede
A few kilometres from the bustle of Lake Maggiore there is a small glacial lake that almost nobody visits, with water clear enough to rank among the cleanest in Italy. Lago di Monate has no hotels, no marinas — just reedbeds, herons, and the occasional motionless rowing boat. Following the small road along its northern edge toward Cadrezzate is the kind of accidental detour you find yourself repeating on purpose.
“Stop at the small free beach at Cadrezzate in the late afternoon — on a weekday you'll have it almost entirely to yourself.”
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