Sicilia’s Picciolo Etna Golf

Set within a natural amphitheater on Mount Etna‘s northern slopes, Picciolo Golf Club holds the distinguished honor of being Sicily’s first 18-hole golf course. This extraordinary setting, nestled within Etna Park between the municipalities of Randazzo, Linguaglossa, and Castiglione di Sicilia, offers players the unique experience of golfing on Italy’s only course built on an active volcano and UNESCO World Heritage site.

The course, masterfully designed by architect Luigi Rota Caremoli—Senior Member of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects and the only Italian admitted to the British Golf Course Architects—weaves seamlessly through 44 hectares of volcanic terrain. Each hole has been thoughtfully integrated into the dark lava stone remnants from the 1916 eruption, creating technical challenges that feel so naturally placed you might forget they were designed at all.

Your journey begins among ancient hazel groves before leading you through clusters of vibrant gorse, forsythias, and fields of daisies. As you progress, the dramatic volcanic landscape gradually takes center stage, with the final holes concluding directly in front of the welcoming clubhouse. From the terrace of the grand pink manor house—the traditional color of residences on the volcano’s slopes—panoramic views sweep from dark lava peaks to the verdant Nebrodi mountains, with celebrated Etna D.O.C. vineyards stretching all around you.

The clubhouse features the state-of-the-art TrackMan simulator, offering a futuristic gaming experience with detailed digital reproductions of the world’s most famous courses. Every shot and training session delivers authentic sensation with precise analysis of club movement and ball trajectory.

For those seeking additional practice facilities, the first Driving Range in Sicily awaits in a 19th-century villa on the picturesque hill of Aci Trezza. Here, where views embrace the sea with Mount Etna dominating the horizon, sporting excellence meets wellness just minutes from the city. Complete with Pitching Green, Putting Green, Bunker, and modern fitness facilities for yoga and Pilates, every aspect of your golfing journey is enhanced in this spectacular volcanic setting.

Experience the magic of playing golf where fire meets earth on Sicily’s most dramatically positioned course—truly a once-in-a-lifetime golfing adventure.