Cyprus has long been an established holiday destination, favoured especially by sun-worshippers thanks to its superb climate.
The average temperature for the year in Cyprus is around 24º Celsius, and it has some terrific beaches. However, with the landmark creation of the all-encompassing 5* Aphrodite Hills resort, Cyprus has been put on the European golfing map, particularly around the coastal town of Paphos in the west. A great blend of history and hospitality is at the heart of the island's charm, and with its emerging golf options, Cyprus has become a great destination for a golf holiday in the sun.
Both on and off the golf course, Cyprus serves up a fantastic holiday destination with a desirable year-round climate, stunning beaches and scenery and an abundance of dining and nightlife options.
Since Aphrodite Hills opened in 2002, Cyprus was put on the map as a up-and-coming golfing destination - now with award-winning golf resorts and host of European Tour tournaments.
Found on top of the hills of Paphos is Aphrodite Hills Resort, looking out over the beautiful expanse of the Mediterranean sea. This resort is the perfect blend of 5-star luxury and championship golf.
Olympic Lagoon Resort was the first all inclusive resort on the island of Ayia Napa off the coast of Cyprus and has state of the art facilities from a wellness centre to swimming pools and water slide.
A luxurious base and close to all the best golf courses.
A 5 star hotel situated in the heart of Paphos with stunning views of either the serene sea or the mystical forest that surrounds the hotel on the other side.
Golf courses are just a stone's throw away making this a great base for couples as well as groups of golfers.
Luxury accommodation with a seafront location, infinity pools, swim up bar and stunning views. Alexander The Great Beach Hotel is ideal for adults to get some real R&R in the glorious sunshine and the golf courses are close by too.
The hotel is set within beautiful gardens and just a stone's throw away from the stunning beaches of Paphos. This 5* resort has all the facilities and amenities you'll need when not playing golf. For those who love to stay active on holiday, there are plenty of watersports available and tennis courts too.
Just a short distance from the harbour in Paphos, Athena Beach is a great base to play golf as well as visit the sites of the local area and taste some exisite local cuisine.
Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the course is found upon the cliff-tops to the south of Paphos and provides incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea.
From the back tees, the course measures 6,889 yards with two extremely memorable holes; the short 7th, at the foot of a gaping ravine, and the island green on the 18th.
Designed by Sir Nick Faldo and opened in 2010, The Elea Golf Club fits perfectly into its surroundings with sloping fairways.
Bunkers are plentiful and when the wind picks up you know about it. This course presents itself as a challenge for all levels of golfer.
The Tony Jacklin Signature design is a testing track for all levels of golfer. The landscape is filled with trees and carved into the rocks with stunning views across the sea. The par 71 course is a must-play when heading to Cyprus.
Minthis Golf Club originally opened in 1994 and was designed by renowned architect Donald Steel, which has since seen improvements by Mackenzie and Ebert.
The course is challenging with its elevations and undulations and provides stunning views each way you look.
Situated near Paphos, the fascinating layout at Elea Golf Club was designed by Sir Nick Faldo, who believes it has the potential to put Cyprus firmly on the golfing map. That’s a good enough endorsement for us!
The course is just a stone’s throw from the Athena Beach Hotel. A range of sport and leisure activities, coupled with the hotel’s coastal location make this is a terrific base for travelling groups. Minthis Hills is another great option for golfers, with an undulating 6,373 yard course that is as challenging as it is beautiful.
The scenery at the the prestigious Secret Valley Golf Club is equally stunning, plus its convenient positioning from Paphos makes it an easy inclusion in your itinerary.
Alexander The Great Beach Hotel has built a reputation as one of the most alluring hotels in Cyprus. The hotel even has an “adults only” section, perfect for couples seeking privacy and peace while enjoying a full sea view, private garden and private infinity pool.
The Olympic Lagoon Resort is situated in the East of Cyprus in Ayia Napa. A luxurious hotel, with an adults only wing in the hotel, pool and restaurant.
For unrivalled convenience, the Capital Coast Resort is hard to beat. The stylish beach hotel is positioned on Paphos’ western seafront, surrounded by endless restaurants, bars and shopping opportunities, while the Minthis Hills and Secret Valley golf courses are just a short drive away.
The nightlife in Paphos is equal to that of many larger European cities, with a selection of fantastic restaurants and bars scattered around the harbour area.
There is an entire street dedicated to evening entertainment, known simply as “Bar Street”, which attracts big crowds of partygoers once the sun goes down.
This concentrated area of venues includes favourites like Woodyz Music Bar and Rainbow, which are part of the total Paphos experience.
Overlooking the Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock), Aphrodite Hills is a deluxe 5* resort which has quickly emerged as a premier luxury golf holiday destination.
The hotel boasts 290 luxurious guest rooms and suites, all perfectly situated to enjoy the myriad of golf, leisure, spa and wellness activities on site.
The quality of the hotel and facilities is complemented by Cabell B Robinson’s outstanding championship golf course.
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Paphos International Airport
Cyprus has a subtropical Mediterranean climate that sees mild winters and hot, dry and sunny summers. The surrounding seas ensure that significant fluctuations in temperature are rare, while moderating the humidity.
A fairly comprehensive coverage of UK routes from a range of carriers makes Paphos ideal for a sunny escape from September right through to early summer. And what’s more, the climate is more than golf-friendly, apart from the fiery months of July and August.
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