Elea Estate Golf Club
In the hills above Paphos, Elea Estate is Nick Faldo's Cyprus design, a par 71 that rolls through olive groves and limestone outcrops with the Mediterranean glinting below. It is the island's marquee modern course and an easy winter sun golf escape.
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The verdict
Elea Estate opened in 2010 as a Nick Faldo design, laid into the gentle hills near Geroskipou a few minutes from Paphos and its airport. The par 71 measures about 6,775 yards from the back tees, with multiple tee options that flex the course from a manageable holiday length to a real test. Olive and carob trees, native scrub and rocky outcrops frame the holes, and several open to sea views.
It was well received on opening, with Golf Magazine ranking it among the top new international courses of 2010, and it remains the course visitors most associate with Cyprus golf. The estate also has property and a clubhouse that make it a comfortable base, and the reliable winter weather is a large part of the draw.
Elea Estate at a glance
- Opened
- 2010
- Designer
- Sir Nick Faldo
- Type
- Resort
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,775 yds
- Green fee
- About €150
Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026 from course and tour sources. Elea Estate plays to par 71 over about 6,775 yards from the back tees, with multiple tee options. The green fee is indicative, around 150 euros for 18 holes with twilight, package and resort rates. Fees change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Faldo's routing uses the natural fall of the land, with elevation changes giving the round variety and the better holes playing toward the coast. The greens are well contoured and the bunkering is strategic rather than penal, so it rewards thoughtful course management.
From the forward tees it is an enjoyable holiday course; from the back it asks for accuracy off the tee and a sound short game. The native planting means a wayward shot is often gone, so position matters more than power.
The Mediterranean views and the warm, dry climate are as much the experience as the golf itself. Play through the cooler months and Elea is a near perfect winter sun round.
Visiting and green fees
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A daily fee resort course, open to the public by tee time booking |
| Green fee | Around 150 euros for 18 holes, with twilight, package and resort rates (indicative) |
| Booking | Book online, through the club or as part of a Cyprus golf package; buggies and clubs for hire |
| On the day | Clubhouse, restaurant, academy and practice facilities on the estate |
| Getting there | About 10 minutes from Paphos and 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 club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Paphos and the coast offer a wide range of resort hotels within a short drive, and the Elea estate itself has accommodation for those who want to stay on the course.
Cyprus pairs Elea with the Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley courses for a compact golf trip, all within easy reach of Paphos for a winter sun week.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Elea Estate Golf Club.
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Elea Estate Golf Club questions
What is the par and length of Elea Estate?
Elea Estate plays to par 71 over about 6,775 yards from the back tees, with multiple tee options, routed through olive groves and limestone outcrops above Paphos.
Who designed Elea Estate?
Elea Estate was designed by Sir Nick Faldo and opened in 2010, near Geroskipou a few minutes from Paphos.
Can visitors play Elea Estate?
Yes. Elea Estate is a daily fee resort course open to the public by tee time booking, with buggies and clubs available for hire.
How much does it cost to play Elea Estate?
The indicative 2026 green fee is around 150 euros for 18 holes, with twilight, package and resort 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.