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With an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year and with four professional golf courses all within a short distance gives any golfing enthusiast the ideal opportunity to sample the best that Cyprus has to offer without having to travel too far... Cyprus is known as the “year round island”, and therefore makes this country a perfect golfing destination any time of the year. The gorgeous sandy beaches, scenery and superb golf courses make this destination one to remember. Aphrodite Hills Golf Resort  Aphrodite Hills Golf Club is located near Paphos in Cyprus, overlooking the Mediterranean, taking its name from the birthplace of Aphrodite, which it overlooks. Aphrodite Hills has been described as an award winning 18 hole championship golf course and academy. Officially opened in 2002. Surrounded by a protected forest, the fairways cut a swathe through lakes, olive and carob trees and the golf course comprises two plateau separated by a dramatic ravine which offers golfers an original and breathtakingly stunning backdrop.
Aphrodite Hills golf resort itself spans a massive 234 hectares (578 acres) with the golf course weaving in and around the development. The golf course is 6,299m long and plays at a par 71/70. The golf resort includes facilities such as a luxury hotel, spa, championship tournament golf course, double-ended 350m practice range, PGA qualified instructors, golfing academy, 3-hole academy course for beginners, luxurious clubhouse with restaurant and bar, and a pro shop offering the latest in golf apparel.
Secret Valley Golf Resort  Secret Valley Golf Club is located in the famous area of Petra tou Romiou, the birthplace of Aphrodite, 18km east of Paphos and 49km west of Limassol. Opened in 1996, Secret Valley golf course, designed by Iacovos Iacovou, nestles in a scenic valley, surrounded by grand trees which add an aura of maturity to this fairly new golf course. The Sty Kingly rock formation offers panoramic views, giving golfers both the beauty of nature and the pleasure of golf. The golf course measures 5,904m and plays to a par 71, and players without a handicap certificate can play in afternoon on request, depending on availability.
The facilities at Secret Valley’s clubhouse offers a fully stocked pro shop, locker rooms, bar, a restaurant with verandas overlooking the golf course, putting greens, chipping areas, fairway bunkers, a large driving range, buggy rental, trolley rental (electrical and manual) and locker rental. Tuition is tailored to individual needs and can be conducted on a one-to-one or group basis.
Minthis Hills Golf Resort  Minthis Hills Golf Club can lay claim to being the first grass golf course built in Cyprus. Completed in 1994, it is located 20 minutes from Paphos and is elevated 550m above sea level, ensuring a calming cool breeze during the warm summer months.
This 18 hole golf course, designed by Donald Steel, blends effortlessly into its natural surroundings. The fairways, lined with numerous fruit trees and grape vines, mostly have uphill, downhill or side hill slopes. The golf course measures 6,060m, plays to a par 72 and accommodates players of all abilities. The facilities at Minthis Hills clubhouse include a restaurant, bar, ladies and gents changing rooms equipped with showers, an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, a driving range, putting green and pitching and chipping area. The pro shop offers clients other facilities such as golfing accessories, a boutique, electrically powered golf carts and trolleys, and there is help at hand in the form of tuition and guidance for those who feel they need it, given by a PGA professional.
Elea Golf Resort & Spa  Elea Golf Resort is an integrated Golf Resort with an 18-hole Championship Golf Course designed by Nick Faldo. Included are full teaching and practice facilities, modern up to date Clubhouse, Resort Village and Spa and over 200 luxury Villas resulting in a first class Golf and Country Club. The course is set in the hillside facing south with a view to the sea, and has been in the construction process since April 2007 under the control of Southern Golf who have a reputation for being the best construction company in Europe.
The irrigation system, designed by Robin Hume Associates is a Rainbird satellite de-coder full irrigation system, and is the most advanced design to meet the demands of this arid climate. The Seashore paspalum (supreme) grass has been chosen (as it is one of the most advanced grasses and ecologically friendly) which has been grown under licence from the USA and will be used throughout the golf course apart from the greens that are sown with A4 creeping bent grass. All greens have been constructed to USGA guidelines and the course is due to open in spring 2010.
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