US Golf Guides · 2 June 2026
Cyprus Golf Holidays
Paphos By The Golf Planet Holidays Team · Golf-travel specialists since 1981 · Published 2 June 2026 At a glance Where in Cyprus should I play golf, and which resorts are best? Cyprus golf centres on Paphos, where four championship courses sit within a short drive of one another. The flagship is Aphrodite Hills Golf, […]
Cyprus rewards the golfer who comes for more than the round. On the island’s sun-warmed western shoulder, around Paphos, four championship courses unfold across clifftops, olive groves and limestone gorges — all within a short drive of elegant beachfront hotels and the wine villages of the Troodos foothills. It is a place to play in the morning and linger over a long Mediterranean lunch in the afternoon.
For more than forty years we have arranged tailor-made golf holidays for discerning travellers, and Cyprus is one of the most rewarding winter-sun choices in our collection. Below, our specialists set out where to stay, which courses to play, when to travel and roughly what to budget — the groundwork for a trip shaped entirely around you.
The courses: four championship layouts around Paphos
Cyprus golf is concentrated, characterful and beautifully maintained. The island’s signature is Aphrodite Hills Golf, a clifftop course tumbling toward the sea across a dramatic ravine — theatrical, generous and the natural centrepiece of a Cyprus trip. A short drive inland, Minthis Golf Club sits on a high plateau ringed by mountains, its fairways flowing through vineyards and pine in cool, clear air. Elea Estate Golf Club, designed by Sir Nick Faldo, threads a working olive-grove landscape with the strategic subtlety you would expect of its architect, while Secret Valley Golf Resort winds beneath towering limestone outcrops in a genuinely secluded valley. Played across a week, the four make a varied and memorable golfing itinerary — clifftop, mountain, grove and gorge, all within easy reach.
Where to stay: refined beachfront and resort bases
The most seamless base is the five-star Aphrodite Hills Hotel by Atlantica, set within the resort that shares its name beside the golf, with the self-catering elegance of Aphrodite Hills Rentals an excellent choice for groups and families who value space. Along the Paphos seafront, the Annabelle Hotel brings lush gardens and quietly polished service to a prime coastal position, while the Constantinou Bros Athena Royal Beach Hotel offers an adults-focused calm by the sea. The Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa rounds out the collection with spa amenities and direct beach access. Whichever you choose, your golf, transfers and dining are arranged around the hotel rather than the other way around.
Where our specialists would stay in Paphos
When to go: a true year-round destination
Few golf destinations stay this playable for so much of the year. Spring, from March to May, is glorious — warm days, wildflower-laced fairways and the island at its greenest. Autumn, September through November, brings the same settled warmth with the sea still holding summer’s heat. Through winter, while much of Europe is shuttered, Paphos remains mild and the courses stay open and inviting, which is why so many of our clients treat Cyprus as their dependable winter-sun fixture. High summer is hot but very rewarding for those who tee off early and reserve the afternoons for the pool, the spa or a leisurely meze by the harbour.
Why tailor-made, and why Golf Planet Holidays
A shelf package puts you in one hotel on a fixed itinerary; a tailor-made holiday is composed around your group’s golf, your preferred pace and your taste in hotels. Our specialists know these courses and resorts first-hand — we will pair the right base with the rounds you most want to play, secure your tee times, arrange private transfers and, if you wish, add ATOL-protected flights on our ground-only model. We have arranged golf travel since 1981, and every booking is financially protected: your money is held securely in trust with PTS until you return home. It is the quiet reassurance that lets you focus entirely on the golf.
Our specialists’ favourite stays in Paphos
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Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses are there in Cyprus?
The island’s golf is centred on Paphos, where four championship courses sit close together: Aphrodite Hills Golf, Minthis Golf Club, Elea Estate Golf Club and Secret Valley Golf Resort. Their proximity makes a multi-course week straightforward to arrange, with only short transfers between rounds.
Is my Cyprus golf holiday financially protected?
Yes. Golf Planet Holidays has looked after golfers since 1981, and your money is held securely in trust with PTS until you return home. Where you add flights to your tailor-made trip, that element is ATOL Protected, so every part of your holiday is covered.
How much does a Cyprus golf holiday cost?
Our tailor-made Cyprus holidays start from £486 per person on a ground-only basis. The final price reflects your choice of hotel, the number and standard of courses, the time of year and the length of your stay. Flights can be arranged as a protected add-on alongside your ground arrangements.
What is the best time of year to play golf in Cyprus?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most settled, comfortable golfing conditions, while winter remains mild and green — making Paphos an excellent winter-sun escape. Summer is hot, so early-morning tee times are best, leaving the afternoons free for the beach or spa.
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