8509 Magazine - 2024 edition - Magazine - Page 51
GOLF IN CYPRUS
Cyprus is now a well established golf
destination - it is a place to enjoy the
game all year round in the perfect
Mediterranean climate. Aside from PGA
National Cyprus on Aphrodite Hills,
there are three more 18 hole courses we
recommend you play while you are here:
Secret Valley Golf Club
Tel: 26 274 000
Located just down the road from
Aphrodite Hills, towards Paphos, Secret
Valley was the second course on the
island to be established, however it
was renovated in 2012/13 and was
re-opened, vastly improved, as a Tony
Jacklin signature course in Sept 2013.
The course plays beautifully and is
hidden in a scenic valley surrounded
by natural Cypriot flora, yet still offers
sea views, and the lake between holes
11 & 12 is a feature in itself. Playing to
par 71, at a length of 5212 metres, it is
one of the most challenging courses on
the island so caution is recommended;
don’t try to drive too long or you might
regret it!
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Minthis Hills Golf Course
Minthis Hills Golf Club (Tsada)
Tel: 26 642 774/5
Founded in 1994 on the hills of Tsada,
the Donald Steel course was renovated
in 2006/7 by Mackenzie & Ebert which
improved it greatly. It plays to a par
71, measures 5828 meters and is a
fun course for all standards of player,
with great variety between holes.
Uphill holes, tree-lined fairways and
the new 13th green surrounded by
water provide a challenging round, set
in a tranquil and picturesque hilltop
location.
The setting and Clubhouse are equally
stunning and make for a beautiful day’s
golf, highly recommended and well
worth a visit.
Elea Estate Golf Club
Tel: 26 202 004
Located between Paphos International
Airport and Paphos town, the newest
golf course in Cyprus is impressive. The
challenging course, designed by the
legendary Sir Nick Faldo, incorporates
numerous natural features and boasts
stunning views of the Mediterranean.
It plays to a par 71 and measures 6775
metres.
The Clubhouse is well worth a visit
for lunch or dinner and has a fantastic
menu – open to non-golfers. Regular
social events take place at The
Clubhouse – check website for details.
8509 Discount: 10% off public 18
hole rate
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