Golf courses in Paphos

Paphos is the heart of golf in Cyprus, a sun-drenched stretch of the south-west coast where rolling hills, olive groves and the deep blue of the Mediterranean form the backdrop to four well-kept courses. The setting is dramatic: fairways thread through valleys and ridge lines, with sea views opening up between holes and the warm Cypriot light lending the whole region a relaxed, resort-style mood. There is real variety here for such a compact area. Aphrodite Hills Golf, the island's PGA National venue, offers a polished championship experience, while Minthis Golf Club at Tsada sits high on a plateau among vineyards and pine, cooler and quieter than the coast below. The Secret Valley Golf Course winds through a striking natural amphitheatre of rock formations, and Elea Golf Course rounds out a tempting roster. What makes Paphos special for the travelling golfer is its season: the climate is mild and playable through much of the winter, when courses further north are closed, making it an ideal cold-weather escape combined with beaches, archaeology and easygoing Cypriot hospitality.