US Golf Guides · 2 June 2026
Aphrodite Hills: A Paphos Golf Holiday Guide
Paphos By The Golf Planet Holidays Team · Golf-travel specialists since 1981 · Published 2 June 2026 At a glance Is Aphrodite Hills a good base for a golf holiday in Paphos? Yes. Aphrodite Hills is the most complete golf resort in Cyprus, built across two limestone plateaux above the sea between Paphos and Limassol. […]
Few places in the Mediterranean gather the ingredients of a golf holiday as gracefully as Aphrodite Hills. Set on two dramatic plateaux above the sea, where Aphrodite is said to have risen from the waves, this is Cyprus at its most polished: a championship course at its heart, a handful of fine layouts within easy reach, and the warm, unhurried hospitality that makes the south coast such a rewarding place to play.
This guide is for golfers ready to book. We cover where to stay, the courses that matter, when to go and roughly what it costs, and why letting us shape the trip around your group, rather than buying a fixed package, gives you a far better week.
The golf: a championship course and three fine companions
The headline act is Aphrodite Hills Golf, PGA National Cyprus, an 18-hole championship course routed across the resort’s two plateaux and the gorge that divides them, most memorably at the par-three signature hole that plays across a ravine to a green framed by sea and sky. It is the only PGA National course on the island and rewards a thoughtful, well-managed round. From your Aphrodite Hills base, three more distinguished layouts sit within a short drive: Secret Valley Golf Resort, threaded through a striking natural valley of rock formations; Minthis Golf Club, set high in the hills around a twelfth-century monastery and one of the Mediterranean’s most serene rounds; and Elea Estate Golf Club, a Sir Nick Faldo design that runs through olive groves and carob trees with the sea always on the horizon. Together they make a varied, genuinely interesting week of golf rather than the same examination four times over.
Where to stay: from the resort doorstep to Paphos seafront
For golf-in, golf-out convenience, nothing beats the Aphrodite Hills Hotel by Atlantica, set within the resort and a few minutes from the first tee, with the spa, restaurants and village square on hand for the evenings. Travelling as a group or a family who value space and self-catering flexibility? The villas and apartments arranged through Aphrodite Hills Rentals let you spread out while keeping the course on your doorstep. If you would rather wake on the Paphos seafront and drive out to play, the elegant Annabelle Hotel sits in lush gardens by the harbour, while the Constantinou Bros Athena Royal Beach Hotel and the Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa offer relaxed, well-positioned beachfront bases. We will match the hotel to how you like to travel.
Where our specialists would stay in Paphos
When to go, and how to plan the week
Cyprus is one of the longest golf seasons in the Mediterranean. Spring and autumn are the connoisseur’s choice, with warm, settled days and the courses at their best; winter delivers mild, eminently playable golf and standout value while much of Europe is closed down; and summer suits those happy to tee off early and trade the afternoons for the pool or the sea. A typical week pairs two or three rounds across the PGA National, Secret Valley, Minthis and Elea Estate with rest days for the beach, the spa or a long lunch in Paphos old town. We handle the tee-time sequencing, the order of play and the rhythm of the week so it flows, rather than leaving you to assemble it.
Why tailor-made beats a package
A fixed package gives you someone else’s idea of a golf holiday. A tailor-made trip gives you yours. We choose the hotel that fits your group, build the course rotation around your handicaps and appetite, secure the tee times that work for you, and arrange car hire or private transfers so the logistics never intrude. Operating since 1981, we are ATOL Protected and your money is held securely in trust with PTS until you return home, so you can book with complete confidence. Our model is ground-only, with flights available as an ATOL-protected add-on, which keeps your options open and your itinerary genuinely your own.
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Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses can I play from Aphrodite Hills?
Four distinct courses sit within easy reach of an Aphrodite Hills base: the championship Aphrodite Hills Golf, PGA National Cyprus on the resort itself, plus Secret Valley Golf Resort, Minthis Golf Club and Elea Estate Golf Club, all a short drive away. It is one of the most varied golf weeks in the Mediterranean, and we sequence the rounds so the week builds nicely.
Is Aphrodite Hills suitable for non-golfing partners and families?
Very much so. The resort has a spa, swimming pools, restaurants and a village square, and there is a beach below the cliffs, while Paphos old town, the harbour and the island’s archaeological sites are close by. Whether you stay in the Aphrodite Hills Hotel by Atlantica or in a villa through Aphrodite Hills Rentals, there is plenty to fill the non-golfing days.
What does an Aphrodite Hills golf holiday cost, and is my money protected?
Tailor-made breaks in the Paphos area start from £486 per person ground-only, with the final figure shaped by your hotel, the number of rounds and the season. Golf Planet Holidays has operated since 1981 and is ATOL Protected, and your money is held safely in trust with PTS until you return, so every booking is fully secured.
Do you arrange flights, or is it ground-only?
Our holidays are ground-only by design, which keeps your itinerary flexible and lets us tailor every element on the ground. Flights are available as an ATOL-protected add-on if you would like us to arrange them, so you can have everything in one place or book your own travel, whichever suits you best.
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