Golf in Cyprus
With premier facilities in picturesque surroundings, Pafos emerges as the newest golfing haven, enabling year-round play. The region boasts four exceptional golf courses, with a few more currently under construction. Nestled amidst serene landscapes and offering breathtaking vistas, these courses provide luxury villas or apartments for rent or sale, along with clubhouses, shops, hotels, and all essential amenities. Despite being far from the bustling tourist hubs, they remain easily accessible.
Aphrodite Hills, an acclaimed integrated golf, leisure, and real estate development, features an 18-hole championship standard course, a 350m practice range, and 4 target greens with bunkers. Its facilities include short game practice areas, 3 academy holes, two resident professional golf instructors, and a spacious clubhouse with a bar and restaurant overlooking the green. Notably, the course presents Europe's most stunning par 3, located on the 7th hole. This signature hole descends steeply across a canyon onto a large green nestled amidst olive trees.
Situated within the grounds of a twelfth-century monastery, Minthis Hills Golf Club offers a par 71, 18-hole championship course. Its serene setting and captivating views create an ideal backdrop for a challenging game, with fairways meandering through mature trees and water features. Positioned 550m above sea level, this course remains playable in all seasons. Originally designed by Donald Steel in 1994, it is the oldest course in Cyprus and has recently undergone extensive enhancement by Mackenzie & Ebert. Additionally, Minthis Hills provides excellent practice facilities and a remarkable clubhouse housing a superb restaurant and bar.
The Secret Valley Golf Club, also known as Venus Rock, lies 18km east of Pafos and 49km from Lemesos (Limassol). This 18-hole course is aptly named, hidden within a picturesque valley east of Pafos, near the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite. Surrounded by scenic hills, mature trees, and dramatic rock formations, the course boasts a par 71 and spans 5904m.
Situated at the heart of the prestigious Eléa Estate in Cyprus, Eléa Golf Club presents world-class golf in a stunning setting. Designed by the renowned Sir Nick Faldo, the challenging Par 71 course incorporates natural features and offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Eléa Golf Club aims to establish Pafos as a prominent golfing destination, combining exceptional golfing experiences with meticulous attention to detail, ultimately attracting golfers from around the world.