The Island of Elba's temperate climate makes the Hermitage Golf Club course the ideal place for a great day of sport and relaxation.

Our course was personally designed by Paolo De Ferrari, an engineer and lover of the noble game of golf, in 1980 when he decided to complete the job already begun with the Hermitage and Biodola Hotels with a small but technically enjoyable golf course.

The course has 9 regulation, is 1.275 metres long and comprises some PAR 3 and one PAR 4.

I nostri farways sono di buona qualità ed i green piacevoli da essere giocati ma non facilissimi.

Our fairways are of good quality and the greens are fun to play but not particularly easy. The greens are watered with the aid of two artificial ponds which further beautify the surroundings. Moreover, the environmental context is protected by compliance with the AGRICERT regulations governing maintenance of the grass, undertaken by qualified staff using organic products (conforming to the 2092/91 EC directive) with very low environmental impact.

The Hermitage stands within the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and compliance with the regulations on the protection of the local flora and fauna has led to the construction of a spectacular course, where in the early morning golfers often come across some of the island's many species of wild animals.

The stunning view over the Biodola Bay and on to the Island of Capraia will make your game of golf a truly unforgettable experience. The driving range is highly unusual; it is close to one of the two artificial ponds, in the centre of the golf course. Our floating balls have been specially created to allow players to drive into the water. There are 10 covered and 3 grass driving stations, putting green and pitching green for practising the short game, and a driving range where the woods can be used.

The holes are consecutive, and although energetic, the walk will bring immense rewards, thanks to the stunning view of the sea all the way round the course. Hole number 8, in particular, combines a flawless green with an unrivalled view over the Gulf of Biodola and Scaglieri, all the way to the Island of Capraia.