Golf Club Sanremo
Set above the Riviera dei Fiori
Set above the Riviera dei Fiori, Golf Club Sanremo offers a more intimate and authentic expression of Ligurian golf. Here the setting is not merely scenic backdrop; it shapes the game through sloping ground, glimpses of the sea, olive-scented air and the clear coastal light that defines western Liguria. The layout is classical and relatively compact, yet far from ordinary. It asks for precision from the tee, care around pin positions and, above all, a willingness to play ordered, elegant golf rather than chase drama. This is a club that rewards finesse more than spectacle. The ideal experience comes when it is folded into the wider destination: a morning round paired with fine Ligurian cuisine, historic gardens and the polished rhythm of Sanremo outside peak season. It may not be among Italy's most loudly celebrated courses, but that is exactly why it retains such quiet appeal for curious travellers and technically minded players.
Giocalo fuori stagione, tra fine inverno e primavera: troverai una luce meravigliosa, un club più silenzioso e la sensazione rara di avere la Riviera quasi tutta per te.
Refined Ligurian context and intimate atmosphere
Technical and enjoyable course for classic golf enthusiasts
Less iconic than major Italian resort names
Compact layout prioritizing precision over spectacle
Set above the Riviera dei Fiori, Golf Club Sanremo offers a more intimate and authentic expression of Ligurian golf. Here the setting is not merely scenic backdrop; it shapes the game through sloping ground, glimpses of the sea, olive-scented air and the clear coastal light that defines western Liguria. The layout is classical and relatively compact, yet far from ordinary. It asks for precision from the tee, care around pin positions and, above all, a willingness to play ordered, elegant golf rather than chase drama. This is a club that rewards finesse more than spectacle. The ideal experience comes when it is folded into the wider destination: a morning round paired with fine Ligurian cuisine, historic gardens and the polished rhythm of Sanremo outside peak season. It may not be among Italy's most loudly celebrated courses, but that is exactly why it retains such quiet appeal for curious travellers and technically minded players.
On the technical side, the course is a coastal layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 69 with a slope rating of 126. Visitor ratings underline the point: striking natural setting, excellent value for money.
The best time to visit Golf Club Sanremo is April, May, June, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: Refined Ligurian context and intimate atmosphere; Technical and enjoyable course for classic golf enthusiasts.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop.
The nearest airport is Genova Colombo (GOA), approximately 30 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?+
Golf Club Sanremo does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Genova Colombo (GOA), approximately 30 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Golf Club Sanremo 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 69 with a slope rating of 126. Difficulty is medium-high, suitable for intermediate to advanced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Giardini Hanbury: l'Alba Botanica
The Hanbury Botanical Gardens at La Mortola di Ventimiglia are one of the world's most extraordinary private botanical parks: founded in 1867 by Thomas Hanbury, 18 terraced hectares on the sea with 5,000 plant species from every continent. At dawn, before opening, the director accepts private groups for the nocturnal species that close their flowers at sunrise.
“The botanical director shows the 400-year-old Dracaena draco — the oldest outside the Canaries — which flowers only every 10-15 years. Its last flowering was in 2019: the seeds produced from that flower were distributed to 40 botanical gardens worldwide.”
Maccario Dringenberg: Rossese di Dolceacqua
Rossese di Dolceacqua is Liguria's great forgotten wine: Napoleon had it brought to Paris in 1805 and the Savoy preferred it to Barolo. Maccario Dringenberg produces the Rossese Superiore Luvaira from a 13th-century schist vineyard above Dolceacqua: 2,500 bottles per year, 20-day maceration, structure like a Burgundy Pinot Noir.
“The Luvaira vineyard is reachable only on foot: 20 minutes' walk between the medieval village of Dolceacqua and the slopes of Monte Toraggio. Marco Dringenberg takes guests to the vineyard at dawn and harvests with them a crate of grape clusters that they then vinify together in the demonstration barrique.”
Casinò di Sanremo: la Sala dell'Ottocento
The Municipal Casino of Sanremo is Italy's oldest (1905) and one of Europe's most beautiful: Gustavo Badisco designed it in Moorish style with liberty frescoes by Gaetano Previati. Management organises private visits to the rooms closed to gaming before 3:00 PM: the Liberty Room with the ceiling painted by Previati is not accessible to the general public.
“Art director Dr Viale opens the historic 1905 ballroom on Wednesday mornings: the original inlaid oak and cherry parquet floor is the only remaining one of this type in Europe. The room hosted the first Sanremo Festival in 1951.”
Paolo e Barbara — La Stella Silenziosa
For forty years Paolo and Barbara Masieri have run one of the Riviera's most quietly serious tables — a Michelin star earned without fanfare, in a small, almost secretive room on Via Roma. The cooking is Ligurian at its root but free in expression, with fish sourced from the boat rather than the wholesale market. It is the kind of place you only find if someone tells you.
“Let Paolo decide: the tasting menu is where the kitchen stops describing itself and starts speaking to you.”
Villa Nobel — Il Testamento sul Mare
In this Liberty-style villa above the Gulf of Sanremo, Alfred Nobel spent his final years and signed the will that would permanently reshape the world's cultural history. The museum preserves his laboratory, his correspondence, and the drawing room where the idea of the Prize took shape — suspended between scientific rigour and a distinctly Nordic solitude. Few tourists make it this far, and that is already part of its worth.
“Come in the late afternoon when raking light enters the laboratory — the retorts look as though they might still be in use.”
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