Golf in Paphos

Cyprus is the new jewel in the crown for golfers seeking golfing breaks in the warmth of the eastern Mediterranean. It offers golfers challenging world-class championship courses, top quality hotels, safety, warm hospitality and almost year round sunshine. There are currently three golf courses within a short drive of Paphos.

Aphrodite Hills

This spectacular Resort Course designed by Cabell Robinson really puts Cyprus on the golfing map. It is located on two stunning plateaus with views of the Med. Its fantastic condition provides for a great golfing experience. Must play course when in Cyprus - on a par with top resort courses in Europe. 20km from Kato Paphos.

Par: 71 Yardage: 6815 Maximum handicap: 28 Fees: £47-51 Website: www.aphroditehills.com/golf

Secret Valley

The course lies in a scenic valley with grand trees adding to the courses maturity and the beautiful scalped natural rock formations offer panoramic views to the golfer. It is believed that the course lies by "Petra tou Romiou" the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love.

The front nine offers four holes for warming up, two birdie opportunities and a dog leg. The back nine plays longer than the first nine and the challenge starts immediately - no warm-up holes on this side. 18km from Paphos.

Par: 72 Yardage: 6120 Maximum handicap: 28 Fees: £29-35 Website: www.cyprusgolf.com

Tsada

Founded in 1994 on the hills of Tsada, the Tsada Golf Club is set in the grounds of a 12th century monastery, in a gentle valley. Situated on the outskirts of Paphos on an altitude of 550m above sea level, it ensures cool breezes during the summer months. From the 7th tee a monk can often be seen in the garden of the monastery. The course, designed by Donald Steel in two loops of nine, reveals the subtle hand of a man who always allows a course to blend into its natural surroundings. 10km from Paphos.

Par: 72 Yardage: 6060 Maximum handicap: 28 Fees: £29-35 Website: www.cyprusgolf.com

About Author :
Colin Hall is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Paphos Lettings who are experts in arranging tailor-made accommodation in Paphos, Cyprus

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