Santi: San Donato Golf Course and Local History

If you’re looking for hotels in Santi, golf, walks and local history may be the reason for your trip. The main highlights are San Donato Golf Course, a walk along the ridge, the Valle Interria hiking trail described as part of the Terre della Luna project, the parish church of San Donato and the historic Sant’Antonio complex. The topics range from specific golf course features to a trail with a historic destination.

San Donato Golf Course

San Donato Golf Course has 18 holes and a par of 68. The number of holes indicates the size of the course; par 68 is the standard score for a round. Together, these figures give a concrete picture of the golf available in Santi. Practice facilities include putting and pitching greens, as well as six covered hitting bays.

Putting and pitching involve different aspects of golf: putting means strokes on the green, while pitching means short approach shots. The two practice areas and the covered hitting bays add specific training options to the information about the 18 holes. An official travel guide to L’Aquila lists the course length as 5 kilometres; the course layout may change.

A walk along the ridge also offers a way to see San Donato: you can discover the golf course along the way. So, in addition to the course and practice facilities, there is also a scenic way to explore the subject of golf.

Valle Interria Hiking Trail and Sant’Antonio

Descriptions published in 2026 for the Terre della Luna project mention the linear “Valle Interria” hiking trail. It starts in the hamlet of Santi, follows the Rio Forcella and leads to the ruins of the Sant’Antonio complex. Its length is given as approximately 2 kilometres. Check that the trail is currently accessible before planning your visit.

In the Middle Ages, the historic Sant’Antonio di Valle Interria complex included a hospital for the sick and those in need. This former function adds a social aspect of local history to the trail’s connection with the river and landscape. The two walks therefore differ in what they offer: along the ridge, you can discover the golf course; Valle Interria follows the Rio Forcella to the ruins of Sant’Antonio.

Parish Church of San Donato

The parish church of San Donato is located in Santi di Preturo. A report from 2010 mentions four bells in the bell tower. The name San Donato thus appears in two different contexts: the parish church and the golf course. The full names help distinguish these places when planning your trip. For those interested in history, the sites offer different points of interest: the parish church and its bell tower on the one hand, and Sant’Antonio with its former hospital function on the other.

Discover more destinations: Lucoli, Celano, Collettara, Aielli, Gioia Dei Marsi, Morino, Foce, Cerchio.

For the broader travel overview: L-Aquila.