The beautiful island of Cyprus is fast becoming a golfer’s paradise. Here on the island, the ideal Mediterranean climate makes golf a game that can be enjoyed all year round. The island has three 18-hole golf courses of international standard, all located in a quiet environment away from the crowded tourist centers. All courses are located in the Paphos area on landscaped hills that can be easily accessed from the surrounding areas.
Aphrodite Hills Golf Course
The Aphrodite Hills development includes the award-winning 18-hole championship-standard Aphrodite Hills golf course, a luxury five-star hotel, luxury villas and apartments, a town square with restaurants and shops, a tennis academy and a spa. Situated near the legendary birthplace of the Greek mythological goddess of love, the golf course is built on two plateaus separated by a deep ravine. Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, an acclaimed course architect, the course offers breathtaking views over the Mediterranean, challenging bunkers, beautifully manicured fairways of lush Bermuda grass, and tiered greens. Hole 7 is the course’s signature par 3 hole, descending steeply through a canyon onto a large green nestled in an olive grove. The course also has a 350-meter double-ended driving range, four target greens with bunkers, short-game practice facilities, three residential professional golf instructors, and three academy holes. The clubhouse has a bar and restaurant with terraces overlooking the green.
Elea golf course
Designed by Nick Faldo, the world-class Elea Golf Course is part of the Elea Estate, where you will find a boutique hotel, luxury apartments and villas, spa facilities, and a wide variety of dining options. The course has a great location with stunning views of Paphos city and the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Weaving their way through the rolling countryside where weathered limestone outcrops add character and contrast, golfers of all skill levels can explore and unravel the course’s 18 holes. This is a challenging course that winds through olive groves where some holes are surrounded by Mediterranean grasses, indigenous flora, and wild herbs. Adjacent to the golf house is the Elea Golf Academy, which features a full-length driving range with white bunkers and greens, a green, and a short-game practice area. The impressive putting green offers stunning views of the entire golf course.
Secret Valley Golf Course
The Secret Valley Golf Course is located in a beautiful valley about 12 miles from Paphos, near ‘Petra tou Romiou’, the birthplace of the mythical goddess of love, Aphrodite. With wonderful panoramic views of the area, the course sits on scenic hills and is surrounded by mature trees and spectacular rock formations. This 18-hole course also offers lessons from a PGA-qualified resident golf instructor, putting greens, chipping areas, fairway bunkers, and a large driving range. The recently renovated clubhouse includes changing rooms, a sports store offering equipment for rent or sale, bars and a restaurant with terraces overlooking the field and the man-made lake.
Minthis Hills Golf Course
The recently renovated Minthis Golf Course was founded in 1994. The club is located on the grounds of a 12th century monastery and is surrounded by vineyards and orchards. Located in a small valley on the outskirts of Paphos, the course is at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level and is therefore blessed with refreshing sea breezes during the summer months. A recent redevelopment of the greens by British golf course architects Mackenzie and Ebert has included the rebuilding and enlargement of all the tees, the redevelopment of the bunkers and the addition of new bunkers. The new clubhouse is under construction and has a traditional Cypriot architectural style with lots of glass and wood as key features. With golf becoming an increasingly popular attraction on the island, there are many Cyprus holiday deals available on the internet.