The island’s 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 the island (fully opening in 2025/2026), 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 glitz, Michelin-quality dining, and a massive pool complex right on the doorstep of the new course.

While primarily known for its main layout, the Secret Valley resort complex 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, 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.

Designed by the legendary Sir Nick Faldo, Eléa is a strategic masterpiece characterized 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 due to its relative protection from the wind and its scenic beauty. A perfect lodging 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.

Located on the northern coast near Kyrenia, Korineum is a lush, green oasis carved out of a forest of pines and carobs at the foot of the Five Finger Mountains. It offers a totally different landscape compared to the Paphos courses. You should stay at the on-site Korineum Golf & Beach Resort, which offers a boutique hotel experience with a private beach club and a tranquil atmosphere far removed from the busier tourist hubs.

For those looking for a “true” local experience, Vikla offers a more 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.

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

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 raw power, and the routing through natural valleys with sea views 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 concentrated, with direct flights from London Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

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 degrees celsius, which sounds modest but feels genuinely pleasant in the sunshine with minimal wind. You’ll occasionally get rain during these months, though it’s nothing like the persistent drizzle that plagues UK golf, 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 genuinely 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.