Golf in Cyprus is concentrated in one place. All four of the island’s 18-hole visitor courses lie in the Paphos district, in the south-west, so a week here means one airport, one hire car and short drives between rounds. Aphrodite Hills is the headline: a Cabell Robinson layout across two plateaux near Kouklia that staged a pair of European Tour events in 2020. Secret Valley sits in the next fold of land, Nick Faldo’s Eléa is on the edge of Paphos at Geroskipou, and Minthis climbs inland to Tsada and a monastery. The four share a calendar, with spring and autumn priced highest, and they share a habit of asking for a handicap. They differ on walking, buggies and how you book, so a little planning goes a long way. Fees are in euros, and Cyprus drives on the left.
A valley course inland from Aphrodite’s Rock, with a floodlit three-hole loop.
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Where to base yourself.
Kouklia and Aphrodite Hills
East of Paphos, towards Petra tou Romiou, two courses lie a few minutes apart. Staying inside the Aphrodite Hills resort, in the hotel or one of its rental villas, puts its buggy-only championship course outside the door and Secret Valley, with its floodlit three-hole loop, just down the road. This is the base for golfers who want to leave the car parked.
Paphos town and Geroskipou
The old harbour district of Kato Paphos holds most of the hotels and tavernas, and every course is within a short drive. Eléa, at Geroskipou on the eastern edge of town, is about ten minutes from the airport terminal, so it suits an arrival or departure round. Non-golfers get Paphos Castle and the Roman mosaics on foot.
Tsada and the Paphos hills
Minthis sits inland on a hilltop, about ten minutes above the town centre, in a protected landscape of vineyards and olive groves. Its two-bedroom suites overlook Donald Steel’s course, which is sold with stay-and-play rates for two or three rounds. Choose it for quiet evenings, a spa and views of the Troodos rather than a beach.
Pissouri, towards Limassol
Further east along the coast, Columbia Beach Resort at Pissouri belongs to the same group that owns Secret Valley, and tour operators often bundle the two. It is a longer drive to Eléa and Minthis, but it works for a beach-led trip with golf at the Kouklia pair, and it puts Limassol within easy reach.
When to go.
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The Paphos clubs set their busiest bands at almost the same times. At Minthis, Eléa and Secret Valley the dearer months run from mid-February to the end of May and again from mid-September to the end of November. Aphrodite Hills reserves its top rate for March, October and November. Those are the months of mild days and dry fairways, and the ones to book early. December and January are cheaper and still playable, though daylight is short and twilight rates begin before midday at Aphrodite Hills. From June to mid-September the heat pushes prices down; take the first tee times of the day. For winter 2026–27, Minthis plays 17 holes until 31 March during irrigation work.
Getting around.
Fly into Paphos International (PFO) if you can. It sits close to all four courses: Eléa is about ten minutes away, Minthis about twenty, and the Kouklia pair sit further east, on the Limassol side of town. Landing at Larnaca (LCA) is possible, but it is on the far side of the island, about 90 minutes’ drive from Minthis. Hire a car with room for clubs, and remember that traffic keeps left. If you stay near Kouklia without a car, Paphos bus 631 runs along the old coast road from the harbour to Petra tou Romiou, via Kouklia, for €2 a single by day.
Plan it well.
Pack your handicap proof. Aphrodite Hills and Eléa cap handicaps at 28 for men and 36 for women, Minthis takes up to 36 and wants a figure for each player, and listings say Secret Valley asks for evidence. Three clubs sell tee times online in euros; Secret Valley books by phone or email and quotes on request. Read the cancellation terms before you pay, because they range from four days at Eléa to 30 days for early bookings at Aphrodite Hills, and longer for groups. Aphrodite Hills includes a buggy seat in the fee; at Minthis a cart costs €43 extra. No club offers caddies, which leaves no caddie fee or tip in the budget.
Questions golfers ask.
How many golf courses are there in Cyprus?
Visitors have four 18-hole courses, all in the Paphos district: Aphrodite Hills, Secret Valley, Eléa and Minthis. Aphrodite Hills also has a six-hole academy course, Minthis a three-hole par-3 course, and Secret Valley a floodlit three-hole loop for evening play.
How much does a round of golf cost in Cyprus?
Published 2026 rates for 18 holes run from €100 at Minthis in low season to €241 at Aphrodite Hills in March, October and November. Eléa charges €110 to €160 depending on season and how early you book. Twilight rounds at the three clubs that publish prices cost €65 to €149.
Can I walk the golf courses in Cyprus?
At three of the four, yes. Walking is fine at Eléa and at Secret Valley, and Minthis rents trolleys, although its slopes are steep. Aphrodite Hills is buggy-only because the round crosses a ravine, and the buggy driver must be 18 or older.
Which airport should I fly into for golf in Cyprus?
Paphos (PFO), which is within about 20 minutes of Eléa and Minthis and a short drive from the Kouklia courses. Larnaca (LCA) also serves the island, but Minthis puts it about 90 minutes away by road, so a same-day round after landing there is harder to fit in.
Is Cyprus good for a winter golf trip?
Yes, with some caveats. December to mid-February is low season at every course, so fees are at their lowest, but the light goes early: Aphrodite Hills lists a 16:40 sunset in December. Minthis plays 17 holes until 31 March 2027 while new irrigation goes in.
