In 1773 Giacomo Casanova stayed for a few weeks at Castello di Spessa, and today a romantic trail, opened in 2010, retraces phrases and anecdotes from that stay. At the foot of the 13th-century castle, in the Collio of Capriva del Friuli, you play 18 holes designed in 2005 by Giacomo Cabrini, among vineyards and olive groves.
At a glance
- 18 holes designed by Giacomo Cabrini in 2005
- A course of gentle ups and downs among the estate's vineyards and olive groves
- Practice range with 20 bays; suitable for beginners and experienced players alike
- 13th-century castle, arboretum park and a resort with winery and spa
- ✓ Driving range
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Hotel on site
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Golf & Country Club Castello di Spessa, Capriva del Friuli
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The course at Golf & Country Club Castello di Spessa: 18 holes in the Collio
The course has 18 holes and is the work of the architect Giacomo Cabrini, who designed it in 2005. According to the national tourism portal, it winds through gentle slopes punctuated by the estate's vineyards and olive groves, with views of the ancient 13th-century castle, and it suits both newcomers and experienced players.
For practice there is a driving range with 20 bays. In the sources consulted, the club does not publish par, length or rating: for this information it is best to contact the club office.
Playing at Castello di Spessa as a guest
Fees, opening days, handicap limit and booking arrangements have not been checked against up-to-date sources, so no figures are given: they should be requested directly from the club, on +39 0481 881009, or on the resort's website. The club is part of a complex that also includes accommodation.
The resort: castle, winery and park
The course lies within the Castello di Spessa estate, now a Golf & Wine Resort, in the heart of the Collio around Gorizia: a 13th-century castle with a driveway of classic elegance. The resort offers tours of the castle and the winery with tastings, a spa with wine-therapy treatments and nature trails to explore on foot or by bike.
The park is an arboretum with Atlas and Himalayan cedars, magnolias, cypresses, and centuries-old oaks and hornbeams; according to the regional tourist board it can be visited every day from 9 am to sunset, except during special events.
Curiosities about Castello di Spessa
- Casanova as a guest. The Venetian adventurer lived at Spessa for a few weeks in 1773.
- A themed trail. Since 2010 a walking path has recounted phrases, aphorisms and episodes linked to that stay.
- An arboretum among the vines. The park brings together cedars, magnolias and centuries-old hornbeams beside the rows of vines.
Practical information
Campo a 18 buche Golf & Coutry Club Castello di Spessa · 18 holes
Parkland Gently rolling Water hazards Difficulty: Challenging ●●●●○ Opened 2005
Architect: Giacomo Cabrini
Tees, ratings and lengths
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Men) | 71 | 69.4 | 133 | 5,460 m |
| Red (Women) | 71 | 72.6 | 127 | 5,015 m |
Visitor information
- ✓ Visitors welcome every day except Tuesday
- • Booking required
- • Handicap certificate required
- • Handicap limit: 54
- • Soft spikes required
- • Dogs allowed on a leash
- • Mobile phones allowed on the course
- • GPS devices allowed
Practice facilities
- ✓ Driving range (20 bays, 10 covered)
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Pitching green
- ✓ Chipping green
- ✓ Practice bunker
Club services
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Birdie card
- ✓ Clubhouse
- ✓ Credit cards accepted
- ✓ Electric vehicle charging
- ✓ Guest locker room
- ✓ Indoor pool
- ✓ Meeting room
- ✓ Outdoor pool
- ✓ Pro shop
- ✓ Restaurant (closed on Thursday)
- ✓ Sauna
- ✓ Snack bar
- ✓ Trolley charging station
- ✓ Club rental
- ✓ Electric cart rental
- ✓ Electric trolley rental
- ✓ Trolley rental
Club founded in 2005
