Brijuni Islands & Old golf course Brijuni

Brijuni Island - Glamour returns to Brijuni once  again

Brijuni have always been an attractive destination for members of European and world aristocracy. Already at the beginning of the 20th century many crowned heads, as well as world famous personalities visited this fashionable seaside and health resort. By becoming the residence of Josip Broz Tito, Brijuni once again greeted its celebrities. Sofia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Gina Lollobrigida… are just some of the world's élite who visited Brijuni.

The Brijuni Island have become even more attractive for the world's jet set today. So, in August 2001 the yacht Pacha III sailed into Brijuni harbor for the first time, with one of the most famous  couples of the world's élite, Caroline, the Princess of Monaco and her husband Ernst August of Hanover. They "discovered" the beauty of Brijuni anew, revealing it to other members of the world's jet-set, and being absolutely delighted with the attractiveness of the islands they have ever since remained their loyal guests.

The world-famous tenor Placido Domingo, American actor of Croatian origin John Malkovich, fashion designer Ottavio Missoni or Naomi Campbell, are just some of the celebrities who found peace and tranquility on Brijuni by unwinding from the stressful and hectic everyday life. 

Golf course characteristics

If you are looking for a completely new experience for playing golf, then the Brijuni golf course should definitely be your next destination. On Brijuni golf is played on a unique golf course dating from 1922, which then acquired the flattering title of one of the largest and naturally most beautiful golf courses of that time. But, what most attracts golfers to Brijuni is the unique setting and atmosphere of this golf course. On the reconstructed 18 holes of the onetime largest golf course in Europe, you can still experience the enchantment of playing amid untouched nature. This rightfully dubbed  environmental friendly golf course is truly impressive.

Golf course details

In the tranquility of the southeastern part of the island there are 18 green hole numbers (PAR 71, SSS 71) length 5,486 meters (ladies length – 4.977 meters). The course is not too demanding, so that it is available to all sorts of players (recreational players and the golf champions). Fairways are large so there can be different game errors. There are different hazards such as bunkers, woods and single trees, bushes and also water hazard.

How to reach the golf course?

At the Brijuni Tourist Service office in Fažana you should buy a ticket (green fee) for the golf course and get on board the boat. After having arrived in Brijuni harbor, take the road to the right, behind the Hotel ”Karmen”. Following the road along the coast, after some 500m, you will first notice the green hole number 12 on your left side. Continue along the road by the sea, cross a little bridge over a fishpond, and you have reached the golf course. You will first notice the green hole number 9 on your left side. On your right side, after the green hole number 8 you’ll see the Golf House with the bar, reception and the dress room. The starting positions for the first hole are on the right side of the road.

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