Vikla Golf and Country Club
Vikla Golf and Country Club is the antidote to resort golf in Cyprus. Founded in 1992 to a Robin Houry design in the hills near Limassol, it is relaxed, affordable and free of pretence, a par 70 of about 5,280 yards with a casual dress code and all day play on a single fee.
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The verdict
Vikla Golf and Country Club is the antidote to resort golf in Cyprus. Founded in 1992 to a Robin Houry design, it sits in the hills near the village of Vikla, inland from Limassol, and prides itself on being relaxed, affordable and refreshingly free of pretence. The par 70 layout measures about 5,280 yards, the dress code is casual and you do not need a handicap certificate to tee it up.
It is described as a semi dry course, with real grass greens and aprons but fairways that are not irrigated, which keeps the green fee remarkably low and the round honest. Nobody is pretending this is Aphrodite Hills, and that is the charm. For a friendly, good value knock in the Cypriot sun, with all day play on a single fee, Vikla is hard to beat.
Vikla Golf and Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1992
- Designer
- Robin Houry
- Type
- Inland, semi dry
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- About 5,280 yds
- Green fee
- €40 for 18 holes
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Vikla was founded in 1992 to a Robin Houry design, a par 70 of about 5,280 yards described as a semi dry course with grass greens and unirrigated fairways. Indicative 2026 green fees are €40 for 18 holes and €30 for 9 holes, with the fee allowing all day play; figures change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Vikla is a fun, walkable test that asks for placement over power. The hilly terrain gives you uneven lies and the odd blind shot, and the unirrigated fairways run fast and firm, so the ground game matters and the bounce can be your friend or your foe.
The greens are the real surface here, true grass and well kept, rewarding a tidy short game. There is enough variety and enough quirk to keep a round interesting, and because a single fee buys all day play, many visitors go round twice and treat the second loop as the one where they finally figure the place out.
Above all it is unpretentious golf. The welcome is warm, the pace is your own and the bill at the end is small. For a holiday group that wants a laugh and a genuine local round rather than a polished resort experience, Vikla delivers exactly that.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Relaxed public course; visitors welcome, with no handicap certificate required and a casual dress code |
| Green fee | €40 for 18 holes and €30 for 9 holes, with the fee allowing all day play (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Walk ups are usually fine, but call ahead in the busy winter golf season to be safe |
| On the day | The course is semi dry, with grass greens and unirrigated fairways; buggies may be available |
| Getting there | Near Vikla village, about 20 km from Limassol and within reach of Larnaca |
| Best months | The cooler October to April window suits play, though the course is open year round |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the club and leading golf resources; rates are indicative and change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers base themselves in Limassol, around 20 km away, where the seafront hotels, restaurants and marina make an easy holiday hub with Vikla a short drive inland. Larnaca is also within reach, handy for those flying into its airport.
Vikla pairs naturally with the polished resort courses elsewhere on the island, giving a Cyprus golf week real contrast. Mix an affordable, characterful round here with a marquee day at one of the Paphos area layouts for the best of both.
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Vikla Golf and Country Club questions
Who designed Vikla Golf and Country Club and when did it open?
Vikla Golf and Country Club was founded in 1992 to a design by Robin Houry, set in the hills near the village of Vikla inland from Limassol in Cyprus.
What is the par and length of Vikla?
Vikla is a par 70 of about 5,280 yards. It is described as a semi dry course, with real grass greens and aprons and unirrigated fairways.
How much does it cost to play Vikla?
Indicative 2026 green fees are €40 for 18 holes and €30 for 9 holes, with the fee allowing all day play. Always confirm directly before booking.
Do you need a handicap certificate to play Vikla?
No. Vikla is one of the more relaxed clubs in Cyprus, with a casual dress code and no handicap certificate required, which makes it ideal for holiday and beginner golfers.
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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.