Buddies Golf Trips to Cyprus
Four strong courses around Paphos, year round sunshine and great value, with the tavernas and bars to match. Aphrodite Hills, Minthis, Secret Valley and Elea, arranged as one easy group trip.
Photo: Aphrodite Hills Golf Course via Google.
Who this trip suits
A buddies golf trip to Cyprus is built for the group that wants reliable sun, good golf and great value without long drives between courses. The Paphos region in the southwest delivers all of it: four genuinely good courses within a short drive of each other and the resort strip, warm weather almost year round, and a relaxed strip of tavernas and bars for the evenings. It is one of the easiest golf trips in the Mediterranean to organize.
It suits any group size and most handicaps, because the courses range from the dramatic, exacting Aphrodite Hills to the more forgiving resort layouts. The compact geography means a round a day with no wasted hours in the car, leaving plenty of time for a long lunch by the sea or a night out in Paphos. Compare the wider scene in our golf in Cyprus hub and the broader Cyprus golf holidays guide.
The courses to build it around
| Course | Designer and note | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodite Hills | Cabell Robinson, PGA National Cyprus, ravine holes | About 110 to 160 EUR |
| Minthis | Donald Steel, Mackenzie and Ebert revamp, mountain setting | About 90 to 140 EUR |
| Elea Estate | Sir Nick Faldo, opened 2010, par 71 | About 90 to 140 EUR |
| Secret Valley | Tony Jacklin design, near Petra tou Romiou | About 75 to 120 EUR |
Green fees verified June 2026 from course rate sheets and Cyprus golf specialists; indicative and before buggy. Always confirm directly before booking. See the full ranking in the best golf courses in Cyprus.
A sample structure
Day 1, arrive into Paphos
Fly into Paphos, settle into a group friendly base on the resort strip or at Aphrodite Hills itself, and warm up with a first taverna dinner and a round of the local Keo by the harbor.
Day 2, Aphrodite Hills
Open on the region's signature course, a Cabell Robinson layout split by a dramatic ravine with the Mediterranean as a backdrop, the PGA National Cyprus and the must play of the trip.
Day 3, Minthis
Up into the hills near the Minthis monastery for the Donald Steel course recently reimagined by Mackenzie and Ebert, cooler mountain air, vineyards and wide views, a complete change of scene.
Day 4, Elea Estate
The Sir Nick Faldo design, generous off the tee with clever bunkering and undulating greens, an enjoyable group day a short drive inland from the coast.
Day 5, Secret Valley
Finish at the Tony Jacklin parkland course near the legendary Aphrodite's Rock, then a last seafood dinner before flying home, or extend for a fifth round.
Indicative package range
| Tour level | Per head, indicative | What it tends to include |
|---|---|---|
| Value | From about 900 to 1,500 USD | Comfortable hotels or a group villa, three or four rounds, a hire car and a central Paphos base. |
| Premium | About 1,600 to 2,200 USD | Better hotels or the Aphrodite Hills resort, four or five rounds, transfers and a reserved group dinner or two. |
| Bespoke | On application | Larger groups, the full Paphos circuit, private transfers and prime spring and autumn dates. |
Best time to book. Spring and autumn are the prime windows, and winter is popular with northern Europeans, so reserve the courses and group lodging three to six months ahead, especially for larger parties. Book single tee times or buggies through our partners using the enquiry form. For the full hand built buddies trip, send the brief below.
Plan a Cyprus buddies golf trip
We secure the tee times across the Paphos courses, book the right group base and arrange the transfers. Tell us roughly when and how many are traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Frequently asked
Where is the best place in Cyprus for a buddies golf trip?
The Paphos region in the southwest is the heart of Cyprus golf, with four strong courses, Aphrodite Hills, Minthis, Secret Valley and Elea, within a short drive of each other and the resort strip. It pairs reliable sunshine, good value and lively bars and tavernas, which makes it ideal for a buddies group.
How much does a buddies golf trip to Cyprus cost?
As a guide, indicative 2026 prices run from around 900 USD per head for a good value few nights up to 2,200 USD and beyond for a premium week with better hotels and more rounds, excluding international flights. Green fees and lodging move with the season, so always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a golf trip to Cyprus?
Cyprus is a year round golf destination, but the prime windows are spring and autumn, roughly March to May and October to November, with warm, settled weather. Winter is mild and popular with northern Europeans, while high summer is very hot, so play early. The shoulder seasons offer the best mix of weather and value.
How many golf courses are there near Paphos?
There are four full 18 hole championship courses around Paphos: Aphrodite Hills, Minthis, Secret Valley and Elea Estate, all within easy reach of each other. The compact cluster means a buddies group can play a round a day with no long transfers, which is much of the region's appeal.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.