Cyprus Golf Courses

The splendid Aphrodite Hills Golf course has its name from Aphrodite's birthplace, where it is located next to. Close to Paphos, the historical capital of Cyprus, Aphrodite Hills Golf Course is looking over the Mediterranean Sea.

The golf course, which is located within the Aphrodite Hills resort, consisting of a luxury hotel, spa and a village centre, was designed by Cabell B. Robinson and officially opened in November 2002. The 18-hole course is surrounded by protected forest is comprises two plateaus, separated by a spectacular canyon. This canyon gives the player the unique chance to tee off from one side to the other at several spots.

The Aphrodite Hills Golf Academy offers a lot of exercise facilities besides a 3-hole course for the beginner with two par 4's and a par 3.

As for the dresscode, there are a few regulations, such as that trousers made of denim, tracksuits or tennis wear are not allowed. Additionally men's shorts have to be at least Bermuda length, while socks have to be angle length minimum. Men's shirts must have a collar and long or short sleeves. For the ladies t-shirts without a collar are allowed, as long as they have sleeves. Sleveless t-shirts need to have a collar.

Guests are welcome at the Aphrodite Hills Golf Course but have to register, as well as members, at the Golf Pro Shop. The maximum handicap allowed for men is 28, for ladies 36 and a proof must be provided.

The Kourineum Golf & Country Club, the first 18-hole golf course in Northern Cyprus, is situated at the coast at the base of The Five Finger Mountain in Esentepe. Located next to the Mediterranean Sea at one side, you will find a marvellous view to the illustrious Five Finger Mountain range on the other side.

For the beginner three full length practice holes are available, one par 5, one par 4 and one par 3

As for the dresscode, there are a few regulations, such as that trousers made of denim, tracksuits, tennis wear or other leisure wear are not allowed. Additionally men's shorts have to be tailored. Men's shirts must have a collar and long or short sleeves and have to be worn always inside the trousers. Football or rugby style polo shirts are not considered to be golf dress. For the ladies t-shirts without a collar are allowed, as long as they have sleeves. Sleveless t-shirts need to have a collar.

Guests are welcome at the Kourineum Golf Course. The maximum handicap allowed for men is 28, for ladies 36 and a certificate issued by a accredited Golfing Association or Federation has to be handy.

Between Paphos and Limassol, next to Petra tou Romiou, the birthplace of Aphrodite, you will find the Secret Valley Golf Club. The golf course plays to a par 71 and is located in a pictorial valley with mature trees, surrounded by beautiful formated natural rocks, that offer a panoramic view.

Guests with a maximum handicap of 28 for men and 36 for ladies, are welcome at the Secret Valley Golf Course, while handicap has to be proofed by certificate. Playing without Handicap Cerificate is possible upon special request.

The Minthis Hills Golf Club was established in 1994 on the hills of Tsada, hence you will find it still referred to as Tsada Golf Club. It is located about 20 minutes driveway from Paphos on a raised attitude of 550 metres above sea level. Being located on the ground of a 12th century monastery gives a timeless and romantic atmosphere. Sometimes even a monk may be seen in the garden. The golf course was the first grass course in Cyprus, created by Donald Steele and finished in April 1994. In 2006/2007 it got a major renovation by Mackenzie + Ebert and plays to a par 71. The elevated position ensures nice breezes, especially when playing in summer months.

Guests with a maximum handicap of 28 for men and 36 for ladies, are welcome at the Secret Valley Golf Course, while handicap has to be proofed by certificate. Playing without Handicap Cerificate is possible upon special request.

The Vikla Golf & Country Club is a family run business, nested in the hills of Vikla, about 25 km east from Limassol. Currently it is a 12-hole gold course, developing the last six holes until end of 2009, to make it a full 18-hole golf course.

During the rainy months in winter you will find the golf course's fairways quite green while during the summer, there is not much spent on water and the owner allowd the fairways to brown off. He decided to save water which is anyway scarce enough in Cyprus and thus charge less to his customers as well. Anyway, like a lot of other clubs in our climate, artificial grass mats are used for fairway shots during summer.

For the beginner, the Vikla Golf & Country Club offers a practice ground.

There is no special dress code for the Vikla Golf & Country Club.

Guests are welcome the same way as members. A maximum handicap is not stated, especially as the owner emphasizes more on the pleasure of the player than on any rules and regulations.