Want to play golf in Cyprus? The warm climate makes it possible to play golf year round.
Cyprus has several golf courses in top class but Cyprus is still, unfortunately, associated with charter holidays in Agia Napa. Many do not know that the golf in Cyprus can compete with many other European golf destinations.
So skip Spain and Portugal, Cyprus has a perfect climate for golf, especially in the winter, now it’s time for Cyprus golf courses to get a chance.
Play golf in Cyprus and enjoy the sunshine all year round.
Minthis Hills Golf Club, former Tsada Golf Club
Cyprus’ first golf course is situated on a plateau high above Paphos on the west coast. It takes about 15 minutes by car to reach Minthis Hills from Paphos centre.
A slightly hilly relatively open course with fantastic greens. The high altitude, 550 meters above sea gives a pleasant coolness in the summer. You will not just find great golf here, but a small monastery on the golf course!
Minthis has a nice clubhouse and a restaurant.
* Number of holes: 18
* Designer: Donald Steel
* Length yellow tee: 5,583 m
* Length red tee: 8,091 m
* Par: 72
* HCP limit: 28/36
Golf course: Open but with somewhat narrow fairways.
Other: Nice clubhouse with restaurant, bar and shop.
Secret Valley Golf
Secret Valley is located a few hundred meters from the coast, not far from Aphrodite’s Rock, 18 km east of Paphos and 49 km west of Limassol.
It is is laid out in a valley surrounded by magnificent mountain slopes, in the spring it is surrounded by a magnificent floral display. Compared to Minthis, Secret Valley has wider fairways and are much less hilly.
* Number of holes: 18
* Designer: Donald Steel
* Length yellow tee: 5,543 m
* Length red tee: 5,128 m
* Par: 72
* HCP limit: 28/36
Golf course: alternately flat and hilly.
Others: restaurant, bar and shop in the elegant clubhouse.
Aphrodite Hills
Aphrodite Hills attracts many golfers from around the world. A newly built course which is laid out over a large area and some of the holes here are to say the least spectacular.
The course is situated on a mountain plateau not far from the Secret Valley, 20 km east of Paphos and 50 km west of Limassol.
The golf club is part of a very large complex with elegant villas and apartments, a five-star spa hotel and a tennis centre.
Green fees are considerably higher at Aphrodite Hill than in the other two courses, but it includes the mandatory golf cart.Compared to similar courses in Spain or Portugal, it is very affordable to play at Aphrodite Hill.
* Number of holes: 18
* Designer: Cabell Robinson
* Length yellow tee: 6,269 m
* Par: 71/70
* HCP limit: 28/36
Other: Restaurant, bar, changing rooms, shop.
Elea
Elea Golf Resort is Cyprus’ recent addition of 18-hole golf courses, this was designed by Sir Nick Faldo. There are educational and training opportunities with a modern and contemporary clubhouse. There is also a Village Resort with Spa, and over 200 luxury villas making Elea to a first-class Golf and Country Club. Elea is situated just outside Paphos.
The course is situated on the slope facing south, overlooking the sea, and has been in the construction process since April 2007 under the auspices of the Southern Golf, which has a reputation for being the best construction company in Europe.
Irrigation system, designed by Robin Hume Associates is a Rain Bird satellite de-coder irrigation systems, and is the most advanced design to meet the requirements of Cyprus arid climate. The grass is one of the most advanced and environmentally friendly grass that is grown under license from the U.S. and has been used throughout the golf course.
All greens have been built according USGAs guidelines.
* Holes: 18
* Designer: Sir Nick Faldo
* Par: 71
* Green Fee: From € 75
* Others: Elegant clubhouse with magnificent sea views, restaurant, library, bar and shop.
Vikla
Nestled in the hills of the picturesque village of Vikla, 25 km from Limassol, you will find Vikla Golf & Country Club, where you are tempted to play a round of golf against a backdrop of spectacular beauty.
* Holes: 18
* Length yellow tee: 115
* Length red tee: 106
* Par: 68
* Others: Nice clubhouse with a bar serving light meals, swimming pool and shop.
* Green Fee: € 30
There are many fine hotels in Limassol and Pafos that will suit your needs for a fantastic golfing holiday in Cyprus.
