Travel In Cyprus: A Mediterranean Adventure

Set in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea like a precious gem, Cyprus is the third largest island in the region after Sicily and Sardinia. Because of its geographical location Cyprus has historically been influenced by interactions with Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa. With a rich cultural heritage and amenable climate, Cyprus is an ideal holiday destination and not surprisingly is attracting a lot of golf holiday makers too.

Perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite and as the location of the 1958 Leon Uris classic Exodus, Cyprus has also seen turbulent political times. Post the 1974 Turkish invasion this small Eurasian island nation has been divided into four parts and the going is not always easy. Nevertheless, Tourism is a booming industry with almost 2.5 million tourists annually making the trip to Cyprus to experience its bounty and since the late nineties, to play golf. ‘Golf holidays’ and ‘Cyprus’ don’t sound as commonplace as a golf tour to Scotland mainly because there are only a handful of courses available but golf travel to Cyprus is catching up.

If you are planning a visit to Cyprus, make it an all out golf tour and you won’t be disappointed. A visit to Pafos, the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite would be inevitable for any golf travel enthusiast as two of the best courses are set in this ancient town. The Tsada Golf Club near the Tsada village is a Donald Steel designed 18-hole delight. Just about 20 minutes north of the Pafos town this course is set within 12 century monastery. Measuring 6060 meters and playing to a par 72, Tsada has seen a recent renovation resulting in a new, improved layout. You can enjoy a round of leisurely golf at Tsada for just £ 35 CYP.

From Tsada it is easy and desirable to drive out just 18 kms east to catch some more at The Secret Valley Golf Club. Located near ‘Petra Tou Roiou’ this one is another worthy inclusion to any golf package to Cyprus. An 18-hole championship course, The Secret Valley is a pleasant surprise and at £ 38 CYP easy on the pocket as well. The course is not too challenging with one easy dog-leg and two birdie opportunities plus some ego-boosting holes on the front 9. If the 6120 meters gets you thirsty, drop in to the well – appointed club house.

When you are on a golf vacation to Cyprus you want to play all the golf you can. Thankfully most of the courses are clustered within Pafos and you mustn’t give Aphrodite Hills Golf a miss. Rated as the top course in Cyprus by Golf Digest, Aphrodite hills is laid out across two plateaus and divided dramatically by a ravine. About 17 kms east of Pafos, this course offers a sensational view of the Mediterranean and is set in a forest of Carob and Olive trees. Designed by Cabell Robinson, Aphrodite hills is quite a challenge featuring pot bunkers, wide fairways offset by easy, large greens. At 6299 meters and £ 73 CYP Aphrodite hills is not easy but an inevitable part of every golf package to Cyprus.

If you can afford more time tee off at the Vikla Golf and Country Club near Lemesos and the Island Cove Mini Golf Club – both 18 hole courses, both a fantastic end to your Cyprian golf tour.

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