Discover Colombaro: Culture, Nature and Golf

Colombaro combines historic landmarks, short routes for cyclists, golf and the landscape along the Secchia to create a diverse destination. Those looking for a holiday apartment can plan their stay around whether culture, activity, observing nature or a round of golf should take centre stage. It is precisely these different possibilities that make the area appealing to travellers who want to enjoy varied days away.

Historic traces and the Via Romea

An important cultural landmark is the Pieve di San Giacomo di Colombaro. It was already standing in 1127 and is the oldest monument in the municipality of Formigine. Its floor plan is shaped like a Latin cross. Restoration and renovation work was carried out on the complex of the Pieve di San Giacomo Maggiore and its parish house in Colombaro. For visitors interested in history, religious architecture and regional development, the Pieve therefore offers a tangible point of reference for getting to know Colombaro not only as a base for activities, but also as a place with historical depth.

The Pieve is also connected with the Via Romea Germanica Imperiale. The Italian section of this pilgrimage route runs from Trento to Arezzo over almost 600 kilometres and leads to the Pieve di Colombaro. You can take this connection into account when planning your trip as a cultural and spiritual perspective on the region, without limiting your stay to a single type of holiday.

Golf and cycling as active holiday ideas

The Bernhard Langer championship course at Modena Golf & Country Club has 18 holes, par 72 and a length of 6,423 metres. The grounds of Modena Golf & Country Club extend over more than 100 hectares in Colombaro. Golf is therefore a clearly recognisable part of the local landscape and a suitable consideration for anyone looking for accommodation in a destination with a sporting focus. Villa Maria al Tiepido is located near the golf courses and complements the sporting side with an architectural attraction.

There is also a specific option for a short cycle ride: the Colombaro–Montale Rangone cycle path is 800 metres long. It is separated from the road by a continuous guardrail and fully illuminated. The route can therefore be planned as a small activity in its own right during an active holiday. Those wishing to combine different interests within one trip can consider a holiday apartment in Colombaro as a base for cultural visits, golf and cycling experiences.

Colombarone and the landscape along the Secchia

The Colombarone area features an extensive gravel bed, ponds and hedges along the riverbanks. These areas were restored by the provincial administration near the mouth of the Torrente Fossa di Spezzano. Colombarone also includes an approximately 1.5-kilometre stretch of the Secchia River near the provincial border with Reggio Emilia. The landscape therefore offers impressions that differ from the historic buildings and the golf course: riverbanks, open gravel areas, ponds and hedges define this part of the surrounding area.

In the municipality of Formigine, the Percorso Natura Secchia crosses the Torrente Fossa over a metal bridge and then reaches the Oasi di Colombarone. Those who enjoy combining different ideas for each day of their holiday can link the nature along the river with Colombaro’s cultural sites and sporting activities. When choosing accommodation, it is sensible to determine your personal focus first: are you mainly looking for historical impressions, observing nature, cycling or golf? You can then choose the right holiday apartment more purposefully, without limiting your stay to a single activity.

Other places for orientation

If you would like to compare Colombaro with other places within the same navigation area, you can find the other destinations here: Guiglia, Bastiglia, Cavezzo, Ravarino, San Cesario Sul Panaro, Lama Mocogno, Lesignana and Casa Pisa.

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