Golf in Cyprus
Year round sun, sea views and four championship courses within half an hour of each other in the hills and on the coast above Paphos. The courses that matter, the regions, the seasons and how to plan it.
Photograph: Aphrodite Hills Golf Course, Paphos, Cyprus, Aphrodite Hills Golf Course, Paphos, Cyprus, via Google
Why golf in Cyprus
Cyprus is the easy winter golf escape that the Mediterranean does so well, with the added draw of being playable in every month of the year. The golf is concentrated in the south west, around Paphos, where four championship courses sit within about half an hour of one another, threaded through pine, olive and carob on hillsides that fall away to the sea. The result is a compact, low stress golf trip: one base, short transfers, and a course for every mood, from the dramatic ravines of Aphrodite Hills to the serene plateau of Minthis high in the hills.
It is the climate that sells the island. While much of Europe shuts down for winter, Cyprus stays warm and dry, drawing northern European golfers from October through April. Add the food, the archaeology of ancient Paphos, and the gentle pace, and Cyprus works as well for a couples trip or a golf and beach week as it does for a keen group chasing rounds. The courses are designed by names that travel, from Cabell Robinson to Sir Nick Faldo, and the conditioning has stepped up markedly over the last decade.
The regions
The Paphos Coast
Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley near Kouklia, perched above the sea on the road between Paphos and Limassol, the heart of the island's golf with resort hotels on the doorstep.
The Paphos Hills
Minthis on its plateau at 550 metres and Elea Estate among the olive groves to the north, cooler, greener and more rural, an easy drive up from the coast.
Limassol and beyond
The lively resort city of Limassol sits 45 minutes east, a livelier base for the evenings, with the courses and the beaches of the Paphos region all within reach.
The courses that matter
Aphrodite Hills
The island's flagship, a PGA National course that tumbles across two plateaus split by a deep ravine, with the par 3 7th carrying the gorge and the sea on the horizon. The five star resort makes it the natural trip base.
Elea Estate
Faldo's Cyprus design, a strategic, well bunkered layout through olive groves with views to the coast, technically the most demanding test on the island and a favourite of better players.
Minthis Golf Club
The oldest course in the area, reborn on its mountain plateau at 550 metres around a 12th century monastery, cool and serene with long views over the hills, walkable and full of character.
Secret Valley
Set in a sheltered valley beneath dramatic rock formations close to Aphrodite Hills, a gentler, scenic round and the value pick of the four, an easy companion to the flagship course next door.
Designers and opening details verified June 2026. Course profiles are added across the site as the directory grows. Always confirm visitor access and fees directly before booking.
When to go
| Season | Conditions | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| March to May | Warm, dry, green and in full bloom | Prime spring golf, book the resort early |
| October to November | Warm sea, settled days, smaller crowds | The other prime window, excellent value |
| December to February | Mild, occasional rain, cool evenings | The winter escape from northern Europe |
| June to September | Very hot, often above 35 degrees by midday | Play early, then the pool and the sea |
Cyprus is one of the few European destinations that holds up for golf all year. Spring and autumn are the sweet spots, winter the warm bolthole, and summer best played at dawn.
Indicative costs
| Item | Indicative 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodite Hills and Elea | Around €90 to €180 | Discounts common online or on a golf package |
| Minthis and Secret Valley | Around €60 to €65 | The value rounds of the four |
| A week, all in | Around €1,200 to €2,500 per person | Hotel, hire car and several rounds, excluding flights |
Indicative third party figures for the 2026 season, shown to set expectations only. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Always confirm directly before booking.
Getting there and around
Paphos has its own international airport just 15 minutes from the coastal courses, with direct seasonal flights from across Europe, which makes it the smart arrival for a golf trip. Larnaca airport in the south east is busier and better connected year round, about 90 minutes away by the motorway. A hire car is worth having, since the courses are spread between the coast and the hills, but the distances are short and the roads quiet, so the driving between rounds is genuinely easy. Many golfers staying at Aphrodite Hills barely need the car at all, with the course, the hotel and the village all on one estate.
Where to stay
Aphrodite Hills is the obvious golf base, a self contained resort with the course, a five star hotel, villas, a spa and restaurants in one place, ideal for a group or a family that wants golf and the beach in easy reach. For more of a holiday feel, the seafront hotels of Paphos and the livelier resorts of Limassol put the courses within a short drive while adding the town, the restaurants and the nightlife. Book the resort rooms ahead for the busy spring and autumn windows, and let one planner line up the right base for the trip.
Plan your Cyprus golf trip
Tell us the courses you want and roughly when. One concierge costs the whole trip to the head and replies within one working day, with no obligation.
Cyprus golf questions
When is the best time to play golf in Cyprus?
Cyprus is a year round golf destination, but the prime windows are spring, from March to May, and autumn, from October to November, with warm, dry days and comfortable temperatures. Winter is mild and a popular escape for northern Europeans, while midsummer is very hot, often above 35 degrees Celsius, and best played early.
Where are the golf courses in Cyprus?
The four championship courses of the Republic of Cyprus all sit in the Paphos region in the south west: Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley on the coast near Kouklia, Minthis up in the hills above the town, and Elea Estate to the north. They are all within about 30 minutes of each other, which makes Paphos the natural golf base.
How much does a golf trip to Cyprus cost in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around €60 to €65 at Minthis and Secret Valley to roughly €90 to €180 at Aphrodite Hills and Elea, with discounts common when you book online or stay on a golf package. A week with a hotel, a hire car and several rounds typically lands between €1,200 and €2,500 per head. Always confirm directly before booking.
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