Golf in Corsica

If you have a passion for golf then you must visit the spectacular Golf de Spérone, located on a breathtaking site at the southern tip of Corsica overlooking the Mediterranean, the Bonifacio Strait and the tiny islands of Cavallo and Lavezzi. The golf course is the centrepiece of an attractive residential and resort community, which features sleek, modern glass and wood villas that contrast perfectly with the nearby medieval fortress town of Bonifacio.

As soon as you tee off you can enjoy sublime views of the glittering Mediterranean, the Lavezzi Islands and even the distant peaks of Sardinia. Spérone is a test for the best golfers - the fairways are wide, but the challenge arises on this hilly course when playing off the back or when the wind blows. To score well you will need to have every shot in your bag. If your handicap is not yet single figures, the course owners suggest that you play off the forward tees and simply admire the design and scenery.

Golf lessons are available, equipment can be rented and the Spérone hilltop clubhouse is also reputed for being a great pre or post game treat.

Although Corsica has no other 18-hole golf courses there are 9-hole golf courses, and Golf de Spérone can be perfectly combined with another Robert Trent Jones Sr masterpiece at the Pevero Golf Club in Sardinia. Situated on the Costa Smeralda, at the northern tip of the island, Pevero is a short ferry crossing across the Bonifacio Strait which separates Corsica from Sardinia.