Cyprus’ flagship course, this Cabell B. Robinson design is famous for its dramatic 7th hole, where you must carry a deep canyon. It became the first course in Cyprus to be awarded PGA National status and hosted the European Tour. For a true five star experience, stay on site at the Aphrodite Hills Hotel by Atlantica, which overlooks the course and the Mediterranean, offering luxury suites with swim up pools and an award winning spa.

Set in the grounds of a 12th century monastery, Minthis offers a unique, elevated mountain golf experience with a cooler microclimate. It features the only island green in Cyprus on the par 3 15th. You should stay on property at the Minthis Resort, where modern, Scandinavian style luxury suites are tucked into the hills, providing floor to ceiling glass walls that immerse you in the quiet nature of the Troodos foothills.

The newest addition to Cyprus golfing, Limassol Greens is a Cabell Robinson design located next to the Lady’s Mile beach. It features a unique links style feel with sandy dunes and feature ponds. To be close to the new action, stay at the City of Dreams Mediterranean, Europe’s first integrated resort and casino, which offers unparalleled glam, Michelin quality dining and a massive pool complex right on the doorstep of the new course.

For those looking for a true local Cypriot experience, Vikla offers a rustic, 12 hole layout (often played as 18) set in the hills above Limassol. It is known for its friendly, community atmosphere and natural grass fairways. For a nearby luxury stay, the Four Seasons Hotel Limassol provides the ultimate in high end service and a world class spa to return to after a day in the rugged hills of Cyprus.

Situated near the capital of Cyprus, this course is a hidden gem primarily used by locals, offering a flat, easy to walk layout. It is a great choice for those golf trips that combining business with golf. The best place to stay is the Landmark Nicosia, a historic and prestigious hotel in the heart of the city that has been the base for visiting dignitaries for decades.

Designed by the legendary Sir Nick Faldo, Eléa is a strategic masterpiece characterised by its strategic riddles and numerous white sand bunkers. The course winds through ancient carob and olive trees with the sea as a constant backdrop. To balance high end golf with beachfront elegance, stay at the Alexander the Great Beach Hotel in Paphos; it’s just a 10 minute drive away and offers some of the best sunset views on the island.

As the name suggests, this Tony Jacklin designed course is nestled in a deep valley surrounded by natural rock formations. It is often cited as the most fun course to play in Cyprus due to its relative protection from the wind and its scenic beauty. A perfect accommodation choice is the Columbia Beach Resort in nearby Pissouri Bay, a stunning all suite property built like a traditional Cypriot village that provides a peaceful, upscale retreat just 10 minutes from the course.

While primarily known for its main layout, the Secret Valley resort complex in Cyprus often features seasonal executive loops or expanded floodlit play areas. Since it shares the same stunning valley, staying at the Elysium Hotel in Paphos is highly recommended; this palatial 5 star hotel offers a sense of Byzantine history and provides excellent transfer packages to all the major Kouklia area courses.

Located within the British Sovereign Base Area in Cyprus, this course is open to visitors by prior arrangement and offers a unique clifftop experience with some of the best sea views in Cyprus. To match the military level precision and history, stay at the Amara Hotel in Limassol, which features a world renowned Nobu restaurant and infinity pools that merge with the Mediterranean horizon.

Elea Golf Club consistently ranks as Cyprus’s finest course and one of the Mediterranean’s best. Nick Faldo designed this par 71 layout with strategic bunkering and undulating greens that reward thoughtful play over power, and the routing through natural valleys with sea views of Cyprus makes every hole memorable. Aphrodite Hills Golf Club brings European Tour pedigree, having hosted Challenge Tour events, with a Cabell Robinson design that features dramatic elevation changes and that famous signature par three playing over a ravine to a peninsula green.

Getting to Cyprus is straightforward with numerous direct flight options from UK airports. Paphos International Airport serves the western resort area where most golf courses are located, with direct flights from major UK airports. 

Cyprus delivers some of Europe’s most reliable golfing weather, particularly outside the peak summer months. Winter from December through February sees daytime temperatures around 15 to 18°C, which sounds modest but feels pleasant in the sunshine with minimal wind. You’ll occasionally get rain during these months, though it’s nothing like the persistent drizzle that UK golf is exposed to, more likely a brief shower that clears quickly.

Cyprus offers several advantages that set it apart from more established Mediterranean golf destinations. The year round playability stands out immediately, winter golf here is comfortable rather than just tolerable, with temperatures that let you leave the waterproofs at home. You’re also getting less crowded courses compared to Spain’s Costa del Sol or Portugal’s Algarve, particularly at shoulder season times when those destinations still see heavy traffic for golf trips.