Paphos Courses
Tsada Golf Club Tsada Golf Club is the
oldest course in Cyprus and has a sort of rustic feel to it, with fairways
that are more natural than manicured running through fruit orchards and
vineyards. It's a pleasant course where accuracy is more important than
length - though the sloping fairways mean you'll play precious few shots
off a flat surface. Set 500m above sea level, there are lovely views of
the coastline and Paphos town. An enjoyable course for high and low handicappers
alike.
Designer: Donald Steel
Par: 72
Length: 6730 yards
Green fees Nov 07 - Oct 08: November - 11 May & 15 September - October: £39; 12 May - 14 September: £33
Secret Valley Secret Valley, as the name
suggests, is set in a valley and is surrounded by beautiful natural rock.
It has an excellent layout on well-maintained fairways and, although it's
only a few years old, the ample vegetation gives it the feel of a well-established
course. The fairways are well separated so we often got the feeling of being
almost alone when we played here. We also enjoyed the warm wind that wafts
gently down from the neighbouring hills.
Designer: Iacovos Iacovou
Par: 72
Length: 6773 yards
Green fees Nov 07 - Oct 08: November - 11 May & 15 September - October: £39; 12 May - 14 September: £33
Aphrodite Hills The recently opened Aphrodite
Hills sits on cliffs above the beach where the goddess after whom it's named
reputedly emerged from the sea. Surrounded by protected forest, the course
is cut in two by a dramatic deep ravine, which must be carried on several
tee shots. Aphrodite Hills has been built as part of a multi-million-pound
resort aimed at putting Cyprus firmly on the international golf circuit
and is going to be a big crowd-puller, so we suggest you get there fast
before the crowds arrive.
Designer: Cabell Robinson
Fairways: Bermuda
Greens: Rye grass
Par: 71
Length: 6855 yards
Green fees Nov 06 - Oct 07 (including shared buggy): November: £74; December - 15 Febraury & June - 15 September: £60; 16 February - 31 May & 16 September - 31 October: £84
Special Residents Rate for Aphrodite Hills Residents (including shared buggy): November: £66; December - 15 February & June - 15 September: £55; 16 February - 31 May & 16 September - 31 October: £74