Golf Courses in Paphos

DISCOVER THE MOST POPULAR GOLF COURSES ON THE PAPHOS

There are 4 world famous golf courses in Paphos area. If you are a Golfer its worth checking out all of them and see which one offers what you are looking for. 

• Aphrodite Hills
• Secret Valley
• Elea Estates 
• Minthis Hills

Aphrodite Hills

Aphrodite Hills Golf Resort is home to a magnificent 18-hole championship golf course, dedicated 3-hole Golf Academy and magnificent Clubhouse, designed for golfers of all standards and ages. Spread out over 6,289 metres and overlooking the site where Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, is said to have emerged from the sea, our golf course is truly a unique location in which to test your skills with friends.

The award-winning golf course was officially opened in 2002 and was designed by the acclaimed architect, Cabell Robinson. Robinson has designed Aphrodite Hills to be the perfect mix of challenging pot bunkers, manicured fairways of lush Bermuda grass and generous tiered greens. Visually spectacular, the course expands through indigenous olive and carob trees and is built on two plateaux, separated by a dramatic ravine with outstanding views over the Mediterranean. The staggering 130 metre gorge dividing tees at the 7th hole is an enticing challenge for all lovers of this beautiful game.

• DESIGNER: CABELL ROBINSON
• CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE WITH STUNNING VIEWS OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
• GRAND OPENING: 2002
• FAIRWAYS: CHALLENGING AND STRATEGICALLY SHAPED
• WATER HAZARDS: 2 (HOLE 10 & 18)
• A 3-HOLE, FULLY-EQUIPPED GOLF ACADEMY OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMES AND LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND GROUPS OF PEOPLE
• TRAINING FACILITIES WHICH ARE ADEQUATE FOR NATIONAL TEAMS, PROFESSIONALS AND AMATEURS
• FOUR PGA QUALIFIED RESIDENT GOLF INSTRUCTORS – GERMAN AND ENGLISH SPEAKING
• A DOUBLE-ENDED 350 METRE PRACTICE RANGE
• RENTAL CLUBS AND SHOES AVAILABLE, SOFT SPIKES REQUIRED FOR THE COURSE
• SHORT GAME PRACTICES WITH LARGE PITCHING AND CHIPPING GREEN
• A LUXURIOUS CLUBHOUSE WITH COMFORTABLE CHANGING ROOMS, COSY BAR AND RESTAURANT AREAS
• A PRO SHOP OFFERING THE LATEST FASHION IN GOLF APPAREL AND MONTHLY OFFERS, COVERING ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR GAME
• GOLF MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BOTH APHRODITE HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS AND CYPRUS RESIDENTS

Secret Valley

Secret Valley Golf Resort is a highly prestigious golf course located by “Petra tou Romiou”, the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of love.

Nestled in a scenic valley surrounded by mature trees and beautiful natural rock formations, the course provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your golf.

Its stunning setting, course condition and sheer playability have made it a firm favourite with golfers from across the globe and consistently appears as the preferred course amongst the island’s golf players in terms of friendly atmosphere, playability and enjoyment.

Opened in 1996 and managed by Troon Golf, the world largest high-end golf resort management company, Secret Valley Golf Resort provides members, guests and residents with a world-class golf course with service levels, clubhouse and dining facilities to match.

The course is carefully laid out among natural landscape, mature native Cyprus vegetation and historic rock formations in the lower part of an historic valley with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea, all combining to provide our guests a truly unique Cyprus golfing experience.

The course architects, Hans-Georg Erhardt and Snorri Vilhjalmsson of Golf and Land Design with Tony Jacklin, four times Ryder Cup captain and winner of the British Open and US open, providing his signature lends even further proof of the exclusivity of the golf course.

And to add more golfing excitement, a floodlight 3-hole loop for evening play is conveniently located at the lowest end of the golf courses where the proposed beach development links with the golf course.

Offering one of the island’s most challenging 18-hole golf courses, consistently rated by guests as providing the best presented greens and playing services in Cyprus, a world class Troon Golf Academy and practice facilities and a breathtaking clubhouse, you needn’t go anywhere else – Secret Valley Golf Resort offers everything at hand for a lifestyle yet to be experienced on the island.

Elea Estates

Situated at the heart of the prestigious Eléa Estate in Cyprus, Eléa Estate Golf Club offers world-class golf in a stunning setting.

The challenging Par 71 course, designed by the legendary Sir Nick Faldo, incorporates numerous natural features and boasts stunning views of the Mediterranean.

Elea's course has been created to challenge golfers of every level. The par 71, 18-hole course, designed by Sir Nick Faldo, incorporates natural features to evoke a truly Mediterranean feel.

The course has been created to be sympathetic to its stunning setting, while still embodying the traditions of the game as one of the top golf courses in Cyprus.

Skill, strategy, precision – and maybe a little luck – are needed if you’re to be victorious here. But, win or lose, playing at Elea Estate Golf Club promises to be a memorable experience.

Created by a legend, cared for by a dedicated team and already attracting international interest, Elea Estate Golf Club is set to be not only one of the best golf courses in Cyprus, but is already winning accolades as one of the leading golf destinations in Europe and beyond.

Minthis Resort

A beautiful and demanding course that winds its way past a 12th-century monastery with breathtaking views of the Troodos Mountains and beyond, golf at Minthis is a unique and characterful experience. Designed by legendary golf architect Donald Steel in 1994 and renovated by renowned course designers Mackenzie & Ebert, the course is a flawless example of their philosophy that golf courses should fit into the terrain, be in keeping with their setting and focus on the details.

The 18-hole championship course at Minthis organically follows the natural undulations of the topography, looping past ancient groves, hundreds of olive trees and fruit orchards. Incorporating the essence of the landscape and boasting awe-inspiring vistas and outstanding holes, this is a course for all seasons that will challenge and delight all levels. An undoubted highlight is the stunning par-three, 13th signature hole, where the tee shot is played to the only island green in Cyprus.

18 HOLES  -  PAR 72  -  5,957M  -  GEO CERTIFIED

Sources: 

aphroditehills.com

secretvalleygolfresort.com

eleaestate.com

minthisresort.com 

Author: Christos Nikolaou

BEng Mechanical Engineering, MSc Real Estate, ETEK Property Valuer, Register and Licensed Real Estate Agent.

Christos Nikolaou is the founder and Managing Director of Property Canvas, he holds a license as an Estate Agent from the Association of Real Estate Agents of Cyprus and he is a registered Property Valuer in the Technical and Scientific Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK). He is the author of our “Golf Courses in Paphos” and is a certified advance negotiator.