Minthis
Donald Steel laid out Minthis in 1994 in the cool hills above Paphos, wrapped around a 12th century monastery at some 550 meters of elevation. A thorough Mackenzie and Ebert redesign reopened in 2014 turned it into a par 71 of real distinction, with views across vineyards and olive groves to the Troodos Mountains and the Mediterranean.
Photo: Minthis Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Minthis sits high in the hills above Paphos, a championship course wrapped around a 12th century monastery at around 550 meters of elevation, where the air is cooler and the views run across vineyards and olive groves to the Troodos Mountains and the Mediterranean. Donald Steel laid out the original course in 1994, and a thorough redesign by Mackenzie and Ebert, reopened in 2014, transformed it into one of the most distinctive and complete golf experiences in the eastern Mediterranean.
It is a par 71 of roughly 5,843 meters that asks for thought rather than length. The redesign reworked the routing to flow with the natural contours of the land, looping past ancient terraces and through pine and carob, with elevation changes that frame almost every shot. The setting alone earns the trip, yet it is the quality of the modern design beneath the scenery that has lifted Minthis into the small group of genuinely special courses in Cyprus.
Minthis at a glance
- Opened
- 1994
- Designer
- Donald Steel
- Type
- Mountain
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 5,843 m
- Green fee
- From about EUR 137
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Minthis and recognized golf sources. Minthis is a Donald Steel par 71 of about 5,843 meters that opened in 1994 and was redesigned by Mackenzie and Ebert, reopening in 2014. Green fees are indicative, around 137 euros for an 18 hole round in 2026 high season, with twilight and guest rates available. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The signature hole is the short 15th, a par 3 played to the only island green in Cyprus, water all around and the monastery and hills behind, the kind of one shot hole that decides matches and fills camera rolls.
Elsewhere the course uses its elevation cleverly, with tees that open up long views and greens set into the hillside, so judging the slope and the run of the ball matters as much as the carry. The mountain air and the firm, fast turf in summer add yards off the tee and ask for a deft short game around the greens. Steel's strategic instincts and the Mackenzie and Ebert refinements give the round real variety, from tight tee shots through the trees to open, tumbling holes high on the ridge.
Walkable in the cooler months and a buggy ride in high summer, Minthis rewards a slow round and a good caddie or knowledgeable local. The cooler upland climate also makes it a far more comfortable golf experience than the coast on a hot Cyprus day.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course at Minthis, open to visitors and members by advance tee time; part of the Minthis residential resort above Paphos |
| Green fee | Indicatively around 137 euros for an 18 hole round in 2026 high season, with twilight and resort guest rates available |
| Season | Playable year round; the upland setting is most comfortable in spring and autumn, cooler than the coast in summer and mild in winter |
| On the day | Buggies available and advisable in high summer; the elevation and contours make a caddie or local knowledge valuable |
| Getting there | Near Tsada village in the hills above Paphos, about 15 to 20 minutes from Paphos and its international airport |
Access, season and fees verified June 2026 from Minthis and recognized golf sources, and are indicative for 2026 high season. Twilight and guest rates and seasonal conditions vary, so always confirm directly before booking. Prefer it arranged for you? Use our tee time enquiry to have a concierge secure the round.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Minthis resort itself, a collection of contemporary residences and suites set around the course and clubhouse in the hills, a cool, quiet retreat above the bustle of the coast with the first tee on the doorstep.
Paphos, a short drive downhill, offers the full range of coastal hotels, harbor dining and the archaeology that makes the region a UNESCO draw. A Cyprus golf trip pairs Minthis naturally with the courses around Paphos for a week of warm weather golf and Mediterranean sightseeing.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Minthis Hills.
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Minthis questions
Who designed Minthis golf course?
Minthis was originally designed by the respected English architect Donald Steel and opened in 1994. It was comprehensively redesigned by Mackenzie and Ebert, reopening in 2014, which reworked the routing and greens into the modern championship course played today.
What is the par and length of Minthis?
Minthis is a par 71 measuring about 5,843 meters, set at around 550 meters of elevation in the hills above Paphos. It favors strategy, accuracy and a deft short game over raw length.
Can visitors play Minthis?
Yes. Minthis welcomes visitors as well as members and resort guests, by advance tee time booking. Indicative green fees are around 137 euros for an 18 hole round in 2026 high season, with twilight and guest rates available. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
What is the signature hole at Minthis?
The short par 3 15th is the signature, played to the only island green in Cyprus with the 12th century monastery and the Troodos Mountains behind. The whole course is known for its elevation, views and the way it loops past ancient vineyards and olive groves.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.