Aphrodite Hills Golf Club
Set on the cliffs near Kouklia where legend says Aphrodite rose from the sea, this Cabell Robinson design is the PGA National Cyprus and the island's marquee resort course. Two plateaux of Bermuda fairway are split by a deep ravine that golfers must carry, with the Mediterranean filling the horizon. It is the centerpiece of an easy winter sun golf week.
Photo: Aphrodite Hills Golf Course, via Google.
The verdict
Aphrodite Hills opened in 2002 as a Cabell Robinson design and quickly became the course visitors most associate with Cyprus. It is laid out on two plateaux above the coast near Kouklia, roughly midway between Paphos and Limassol, and its defining feature is the deep, rocky ravine that the routing crosses several times. The par 71 measures about 6,880 yards, around 6,289 metres, from the back tees, with multiple tee options that flex it from a holiday length to a genuine test. As the PGA National Cyprus, it anchors a full resort of hotels, villas and a village square.
The pleasure of the round is in the contrast between the open, sea facing plateau holes and the dramatic ravine carries, framed by olive groves, cypress and the limestone of the cliffs. The reliable winter weather is a large part of the draw, and the on site Retreat hotel and Aphrodite Hills resort make it a comfortable base for a week. It remains the headline name in Cypriot golf and the natural first course to build a trip around.
Aphrodite Hills at a glance
- Opened
- 2002
- Designer
- Cabell Robinson
- Type
- Resort
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,880 yds
- Green fee
- From about €90
Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026 from course and tour sources. Aphrodite Hills plays to par 71 over about 6,880 yards, around 6,289 metres, from the back tees, with multiple tee options. The green fee is indicative, from around 90 euros in the quieter months up to about 160 euros at peak, with a shared buggy included. Fees change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The ravine is the star. Robinson uses it again and again, most memorably at the short par 3 seventh, which plays across the gorge to a green perched on the far side, a do or die carry that defines a round here and fills more than a few cameras. The closing stretch returns toward the resort with the sea as a backdrop, and several holes open to long Mediterranean views that make the walk as much about the scenery as the score.
From the forward tees it is an enjoyable, fair holiday course; from the back it asks for accurate tee shots to hold the plateaux and a sound short game around well contoured greens. The native planting and the ravine punish the wayward shot, so position and course management matter more than power. A shared buggy is mandatory, which suits the changes in elevation between the two levels.
The warm, dry climate is as much the experience as the golf. Through the cooler months Aphrodite Hills is a near perfect winter sun round, and the on site practice ground and academy round out a comfortable golfing base.
Visiting and green fees
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A daily fee resort course, open to the public by tee time booking |
| Green fee | From around 90 euros up to about 160 euros at peak, with a shared buggy included (indicative) |
| Booking | Book online, through the resort or as part of a Cyprus golf package; a shared buggy is mandatory, clubs for hire |
| On the day | Clubhouse, restaurant, academy and practice facilities; the Aphrodite Hills resort village on site |
| Getting there | About 15 minutes from Paphos and around 20 minutes from Paphos airport |
| Best months | A year round course; spring and autumn are ideal, and it is a strong winter sun option |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The Aphrodite Hills resort itself offers a five star hotel, the Retreat spa and a village of villas and apartments right on the course, the simplest base for a golf week. Paphos and the coast add a wide range of resort hotels within a short drive.
Cyprus pairs Aphrodite Hills with Elea Estate and Secret Valley for a compact golf trip, all within easy reach of Paphos for a winter sun week of three contrasting courses.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Aphrodite Hills Golf Club.
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Aphrodite Hills Golf Club questions
What is the par and length of Aphrodite Hills?
Aphrodite Hills plays to par 71 over about 6,880 yards, around 6,289 metres, from the back tees, with multiple tee options, routed across two plateaux split by a deep ravine above the Mediterranean near Paphos.
Who designed Aphrodite Hills golf course?
Aphrodite Hills was designed by Cabell Robinson and opened in 2002. It is the PGA National Cyprus, the island's most celebrated resort course, near Kouklia between Paphos and Limassol.
Can visitors play Aphrodite Hills?
Yes. Aphrodite Hills is a daily fee resort course open to the public by tee time booking. A shared buggy is mandatory and included in the green fee, and clubs are available for hire.
How much does it cost to play Aphrodite Hills?
The indicative 2026 green fee runs from around 90 euros in the quieter, hotter months up to about 160 euros at peak, with a shared buggy included, plus twilight and resort package rates. Fees change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.