Riviera Golf - 9 holes
The golf course meanders along the right bank of the River Conca, an area of outstanding natural beauty and considerable avifaunal interest.
The 18 hole course, planned by the famous designer Graham Cooke, adapts to the gently rolling hills of the countryside just outside San Giovanni in Marignano.
The last 9 holes are currently under completion. The joy of playing golf is the philosophy that the course designer has succeeded in transmitting over the first 9 holes, which cover 3,210 metres, and halfway through the round there is a marvellous 590 metre par 5. As well as the 18 hole putting green, the new pitching and chipping greens created with emphasis on the three dimensional effect so golfers can work on depth there is a driving range with floodlit and heated stations. After the game, prepare to be pampered at Riviera Beauty where, as well as a sauna, a steam bath and whirlpool itinerary, the beauty centre offers a vast range of treatments.
At Riviera Golf, surrounded by the lush green countryside of the Malatesta Seignory, where the tranquillity of the inland area meets the very best local flavours, guests can enjoy a wonderful mix of sport, relaxation and wellness.
TECHNICAL DATA: 9 holes, par 36, 3.210 metres, second nine holes to open in summer 2010.
FACILITIES: superior category club house and resort with 32 suites, each with its own unique style and created by several internationally renowned designers, Lounge and Tee Restaurant, 82 metre outdoor pool in Noto stone, pool bar, Riviera Beauty Centre and gym, with Technogym cardio fitness equipment. Practice course, 18 hole putting green and pitching and chipping greens.
SEASON: open all year, closed on Mondays during the winter.
HOW TO GET THERE: leave the A14 motorway at Cattolica exit and head towards San Giovanni in Marignano. At the third roundabout, follow signs for the golf club that is just a few minutes drive away. GPS coordinates: 43.9497°N 12.6913°E
NEARBY PLACES: Rimini airport (15 km), Riccione (8 km), Rimini (15 km), San Marino (20 km), Forlì airport (60 km), Bologna airport (130 km), Ancona airport (100 km).
NOT TO BE MISSED: Shopping in Viale Ceccarini and the theme parks of Oltremare and Aquafan in Riccione and Monte San Bartolo Nature Park, Regina Museum and Le Navi Aquarium in Cattolica. The Roman ruins, Malatesta Temple, designed by Alberti, and Municipal Museum in the old town centre of Rimini. In San Giovanni in Marignano don't forget to visit the old town centre, known as the granary of the Malatesta, and take time to shop at Gilmar, Max Mara and Fuzzi factory outlet stores. Finally, visit the splendid mediaeval boroughs nearby, including Montegridolfo, Mondaino, Saludecio, Montescudo, Montefiore, Gradara and Urbino.
Riviera Golf Resort
Via Conca Nuova 1236
47842 San Giovanni in Marignano Rimini
Tel.: 0541.956499 Fax: 0541.825217
E mail: golf@rivieragolf.it
