Miglianico Golf & Country Club
Miglianico is the kind of club that wins you over through balance rather than noise
Miglianico is the kind of club that wins you over through balance rather than noise. It lacks the profile of Italy's major resort names, yet offers serious, enjoyable golf embedded in a part of Abruzzo that still feels deeply authentic. The course moves through open countryside, with vineyards, agricultural land and hints of Adriatic light in the distance, combining holes that require patient construction with greens that demand more touch than the apparent width of the layout first suggests. It is particularly rewarding for travellers who enjoy discovery: less noise, more substance, more territory. A round here works best inside a wider itinerary that includes Abruzzese food, hills and sea — a central Italian experience still underused by international golf tourism. Miglianico never tries to inflate itself; instead, it persuades through honest architecture, strong upkeep and a quietly memorable atmosphere.
Arrivaci senza aspettative da resort iconico: Miglianico rende di più quando lo affronti come una scoperta, lasciando che sia il campo a guadagnarsi la tua stima buca dopo buca.
Authentic territorial character and good golf in a still unexplored region
Balanced layout and relaxed yet serious atmosphere
Fewer luxury services compared to more structured resorts
Less immediate name recognition for international travelers
Miglianico is the kind of club that wins you over through balance rather than noise. It lacks the profile of Italy's major resort names, yet offers serious, enjoyable golf embedded in a part of Abruzzo that still feels deeply authentic. The course moves through open countryside, with vineyards, agricultural land and hints of Adriatic light in the distance, combining holes that require patient construction with greens that demand more touch than the apparent width of the layout first suggests. It is particularly rewarding for travellers who enjoy discovery: less noise, more substance, more territory. A round here works best inside a wider itinerary that includes Abruzzese food, hills and sea — a central Italian experience still underused by international golf tourism. Miglianico never tries to inflate itself; instead, it persuades through honest architecture, strong upkeep and a quietly memorable atmosphere.
On the technical side, the course is a parkland layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 134. Visitor ratings underline the point: striking natural setting, excellent value for money.
The best time to visit Miglianico Golf & Country Club is April, May, June, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: Authentic territorial character and good golf in a still unexplored region; Balanced layout and relaxed yet serious atmosphere.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop.
The nearest airport is Pescara (PSR), 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?+
Miglianico Golf & Country Club 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 Pescara (PSR), approximately 30 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Miglianico Golf & Country Club 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 134. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Edoardo Valentini: il Montepulciano dei Misteri
Edoardo Valentini of Loreto Aprutino is considered Abruzzo's greatest producer: he vinifies only in perfect vintages, produces fewer than 10,000 bottles per year, and the winery has no internet address. His Montepulciano d'Abruzzo releases after 5 years and is one of the 20 most sought-after Italian wines by collectors. His son Francesco receives by handwritten letter.
“Francesco Valentini replies only to those who write by hand specifying which vintage they own and why they came. Those who know the difference between the 1988 and 1990 Montepulciano stand a good chance of a reply. Bring something to offer — it is the unwritten rule of the house.”
Villa Michetti: il Notturno di D'Annunzio
Gabriele D'Annunzio was born in Pescara in 1863 and the birthplace is a museum: but Villa Michetti at Francavilla al Mare, where he wrote the Laudi and the Notturno during his temporary blindness of 1916, is less known. The Francavilla Municipality has recently restored the original study with the typewriter and ink bottles: the conservator accepts private morning visits.
“Conservator Dr Canosa shows the paper strips on which D'Annunzio wrote the Notturno blindfolded: 10,000 strips of 5 cm width, written in absolute darkness with a fountain pen. The study still preserves the ink stains on the floor.”
Terme di Raiano: le Acque dell'Appennino Centrale
The Terme di Raiano on the Sagittario river are set in the Sirente-Velino Regional Park: the sulphurous waters at 18°C emerge from Apennine limestone fissures at 700 metres altitude. The thermal centre maintains the inhalation and bathing protocols of the 1950s with original limestone pools: the total isolation of the National Park amplifies the regenerative effect.
“Thermal physician Dr Piccoli opens the historic 1950s spa wing — normally closed — for private dry inhalation sessions: the 1950s limestone sulphide vaporisers produce therapeutic aerosol concentrations for the upper airways impossible with modern nebulisers.”
Lago di Serranella: l'Oasi che Non Ti Aspetti
In the folds of the Chieti hills, Lake Serranella is an almost unknown WWF oasis — an artificial basin on the Aventino river that quietly became a rare wetland, where grey herons and black-winged stilts stand in still water as if time stopped. No tourist map does it justice, which is precisely why it's worth the detour.
“Come at dawn in autumn: low mist wraps the reed beds and silence is broken only by wingbeats.”
Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere: Pietra sul Mare
Perched on a ridge that drops toward the Adriatic, the Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere carries its centuries in its name — a Roman temple to Venus, then Benedictine from the 6th century, its 1216 Romanesque facade gazing seaward like a stone lighthouse. One of Abruzzo's great medieval monuments, more often passed through quickly than truly contemplated.
“Find the Porta della Luna, the lateral Romanesque portal — its bas-reliefs rank among the finest medieval stone carving in the entire region.”
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