Rapallo · steps from the golf
A golf holiday in Rapallo, steps from the course.
The Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo is one of Liguria's oldest courses: 18 holes in the heart of town, along the stream. Staying here means reaching the first tee in minutes, playing in the mild Tigullio climate, and having Portofino, the sea and the villages all around. The ideal base for a golf holiday on the Riviera.
Rapallo has a golfing tradition almost a century old: its club, founded in the 1930s, is among the oldest in Italy and lays out 18 flat holes right in town, steps from the sea. For a golfer, having the house near the course changes the holiday: sunrise tee-times without stress, clubs kept safe, and the rest of the Riviera on hand. Here is why Rapallo is a perfect base and how to plan the stay.
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Golf holiday in Rapallo: the guide.
The Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo
Founded in the 1930s, it is one of Liguria's most historic courses: 18 flat holes along the stream, in the heart of Rapallo, with hillside views and steps from the sea. Green fees, opening times and tee-time booking on the club's official website.
The house minutes from the first tee
The advantage of staying here: reach the course in minutes, come back for lunch or a second round, keep your clubs safe in a real home with a kitchen. No long transfers between hotel and green.
When to play: the Ligurian climate
The Tigullio has a mild microclimate: spring and autumn are ideal for playing without the summer heat, and the course is enjoyable much of the year. The golfing off-season coincides with a quieter Riviera and better prices.
A Ligurian golf tour
Rapallo is a great starting point to discover other Ligurian courses: Garlenda, Sanremo (Degli Ulivi) and Arenzano are reachable in a day along the coast. A golf itinerary from a single base, without changing home every night.
Between rounds: Portofino and the sea
When the round is over, the Tigullio is all around: Portofino and Santa Margherita by ferry, the beaches, the villages. A golf holiday that is also a Riviera holiday, for the player and their companions.
Getting there: airports and train
Rapallo is easy to reach: the airports of Genoa, Milan and Nice are within transfer distance and the station is in the centre on the Genoa-La Spezia line. Handy for those arriving from abroad.
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Planning the golf holiday
The course is in central Rapallo: book tee-times directly with the club and always check green fees and seasonal times on the official website. With the house a few minutes away you can play at dawn, come back and head out again for a second round or for the sea without long transfers.
If you want to turn it into a Ligurian golf tour, keep Rapallo as your base and reach the region's other courses in a day along the coast. And having a home with a kitchen, like Rapallo Smart Home, makes timings, early breakfasts and club logistics easier.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How far is Rapallo Smart Home from the golf course?
The house is a few minutes from the Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo, which sits in the heart of town. That is the advantage: you reach the first tee without long transfers and can come back between rounds.
When can you play golf in Rapallo?
Thanks to the mild Tigullio climate the course is enjoyable much of the year, with spring and autumn as the ideal seasons. For green fees, times and bookings always check the club's official website.
Do you need a car for a golf holiday in Rapallo?
To play in Rapallo, no: the course is in the centre and the house is nearby. A car is useful if you want a golf tour reaching other Ligurian courses like Garlenda, Sanremo or Arenzano in a day.
Can you combine golf with a Riviera holiday?
Absolutely: between rounds you have Portofino, Santa Margherita, the beaches and the Tigullio villages, all close by. It is a golf holiday designed for non-playing companions too.
Is Rapallo Smart Home bookable yet?
The house is in pre-launch and not yet bookable online. Leave your email to receive first availability, the free guide and useful information to plan your golf holiday in Rapallo.
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