Circolo del Golf Venezia
Playing at Circolo del Golf Venezia means stepping into one of the most original experien...
Playing at Circolo del Golf Venezia means stepping into one of the most original experiences in Italian golf. On the Lido, between lagoon, sea and the refined atmosphere of coastal Venice, the course develops an almost links-like character shaped by wind, sand, living ground and a context unlike any other club in the country. The sensation is of a sophisticated pause slightly outside ordinary time, where golf enters into dialogue with the discreet elegance of beachside Venice and with an international tradition that still lingers in the air. The course rewards adaptability, trajectory control and close attention to weather more than simple power. For sophisticated travelers, it is a precious address not because of conventional luxury but because of the singularity of the experience itself. Integrated into a high-level Venetian stay, it becomes a memorable and almost cinematic stop for golfers who value atmosphere, soul and an unusually strong sense of place.
Merita un approccio mentale da links course: tieni la palla bassa, ascolta il vento e lascia che sia il luogo a suggerire il ritmo del round.
Unique experience in Italy for position and atmosphere
Rare international historic charm
Particular logistics compared to mainland clubs
The wind and context are not always forgiving
Playing at Circolo del Golf Venezia means stepping into one of the most original experiences in Italian golf. On the Lido, between lagoon, sea and the refined atmosphere of coastal Venice, the course develops an almost links-like character shaped by wind, sand, living ground and a context unlike any other club in the country. The sensation is of a sophisticated pause slightly outside ordinary time, where golf enters into dialogue with the discreet elegance of beachside Venice and with an international tradition that still lingers in the air. The course rewards adaptability, trajectory control and close attention to weather more than simple power. For sophisticated travelers, it is a precious address not because of conventional luxury but because of the singularity of the experience itself. Integrated into a high-level Venetian stay, it becomes a memorable and almost cinematic stop for golfers who value atmosphere, soul and an unusually strong sense of place.
On the technical side, the course is a links layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 133. The design was created by John Harris. Visitor ratings underline the point: outstanding course standard, striking natural setting.
The best time to visit Circolo del Golf Venezia is April, May, June, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: Unique experience in Italy for position and atmosphere; Rare international historic charm.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request.
The nearest airport is Venezia Marco Polo (VCE), approximately 25 minutes by car.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is April, May, June, September, October. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Yes, Circolo del Golf Venezia requires a maximum handicap of 34. Contact the club directly to confirm current requirements.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Venezia Marco Polo (VCE), approximately 25 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Circolo del Golf Venezia does not have on-site accommodation. There are various lodging options in the surrounding area; contact the club for partner recommendations.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 18 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 133. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
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Arsenale di Venezia: il Bacino dei Segreti
The Venice Arsenal is the world's first industrial factory: at its peak it produced a galley per day with 16,000 workers. The internal docks are normally closed to the public but through the Italian Navy a special permit grants access: vast spaces that Dante placed in the Inferno and that the Biennale uses for its most spectacular pavilions.
“The Arsenal commander accepts formal requests for private group visits on odd-numbered weeks. Bring a headed letter: this is a place where Italian bureaucracy produces an incredible result.”
Bisol: il Cartizze Rive di Santo Stefano
Cartizze is the most prized cru of Superiore Prosecco: 107 hectares of hillside with a unique microclimate producing the most aromatically rich glera. Bisol has had vineyards in the three main Valdobbiadene rives for five generations. The private vertical of Cartizze reveals how the bubbles change character decade after decade.
“Gianluca Bisol produces an unfiltered zero-dosage Cartizze that is not commercially released: it is bottled in 400 bottles for friends and winery partners. Ask explicitly for the 'personal reserve cuvée' when booking.”
Giudecca: gli Atelier Segreti
La Giudecca is Venice's island still inhabited by craftspeople: glassworkers, printers, sculptors. Through the Giudecca Arte Association, access is possible to normally closed private workshops — the bell-founder Valdrè, the last barrel-maker Giovanni Scarpa, the intaglio printworks that produces for the Marciana Library.
“Giudecca Arte organises the 'Giro dei Maestri' on the first Sunday of the month: 4 hours across 8 workshops with masters at work. Blown glass in Murano no longer exists — the surviving glassworkers have moved here.”
Osteria alle Testiere — Il Santuario del Mare
Twenty-four seats in a Castello alley: you don't stumble upon Testiere, you seek it out. Luca and Maria have turned a miniature osteria into one of Venice's most honest rooms, where fish comes from the Rialto market each morning and the menu shifts without warning. No canal views, no glowing sign — just the finest raw material handled with quiet reverence.
“Book at least a week ahead and ask for the crudo del giorno — that's where the real talent reveals itself.”
Palazzo Fortuny — Il Palazzo del Tempo Fermo
At the heart of San Marco, this Gothic palazzo was the home, studio, and obsession of Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo for the first half of the twentieth century. Now a museum, it preserves intact the atmosphere of an atelier where painting, photography, stage design, and fashion merged into a single pursuit of beauty. His pleated Delphos gowns hang suspended like silk jellyfish.
“Visit during one of the temporary exhibitions: the curators choose artists who speak to Fortuny's spirit in unexpected, never obvious ways.”
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