Sports
Golf
The Antognolla Golf Course is set amidst the 600 hectare Antognolla estate in the heart of Umbria, a 5 minute drive from Chiese del Carmine. This championship golf course offers golfers of all abilities the opportunity to play on an expertly designed course, giving a true test of skill and judgement.
The driving range is the perfect place to warm up before a round or just for working on your short game. The driving range is available for keen golfers seven days a week from 9am to 8pm.
Facilities include:
- club hire
- buggy and trolley hire
- changing room with showers.
The range facilities include, 250 m range, outdoor bays, and target greens.
In addition, a practice area is available including putting green, pitching area and sand bunkers.
There is a clubhouse and bar, including a sun-drenched terrace which provides the perfect place to relax with a drink after your round and there is also a convenient restaurant.
Tennis
Tennis is available at a nearby private court by arrangement.
Horseriding
In the near vicinity there are a number of riding stables where you can book a riding lesson or go for a ride in the countryside.
Watersports
Chiesa del Carmine is only 20 minutes drive from Lake Trasimeno which offers a vast array of activities. Water sports include:
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
- Water-skiing
Alternatively, you can visit one of the three islands on the lake, Isola Minore, Isola Maggiore and Isola Polvese. These can be visited by ferry from a number of the towns around the lake and offer the opportunity to visit museums of local crafts and historical buildings. Or you can just enjoy wandering in the national parks, discovering the local flora and fauna.
There are nine public beaches on the islands or around the lake where you can sunbathe or swim in the shallow water of the lake.
For children one of the best beaches is at Tuoro, as there are lots of child facilities including playgrounds, ball pits, trampolines, etc. There is a small beach with shallow water that is perfect for little ones to splash around in.