European Sport Vacations - Golf In Cyprus

With hundreds of quality golf courses to choose from in Europe, Cyprus is one of the top favourites for golfers.

The Mediterranean island has the advantage of being one of the few places in the world that offer golfing as a year round sport. In other areas of the world, tourism often slows during the colder winter months. Due to the location and year round mild climate of Cyprus, the island is becoming one of the best places in the world for year round golfing and other tourist activity.

Golf courses, clubs and resorts on Cyprus range in difficulty from novice to professional level. The Cyprus Golf Federation (CGF) is golf's official ruling body on the island. Five of the major resorts on Cyprus offer first class 18 hole golf courses. They offer special training areas for beginners, some in the form of a golf academy. Aphrodite Hills Golf Club and Korineum Golf and Country Club both offer three-hole academy courses to accommodate beginner golfers.

Aphrodite Hills Resort

The Aphrodite Hills Golf Course is named after the area it overlooks: the birthplace of the Goddess Aphrodite. Located near Paphos, where it overlooks the Mediterranean, the Aphrodite Hills Golf Course was designed by Cabell Robinson and built in 2002. This 578 acre golf course encompasses the resort, offering great views of the hotel and village centre. A dramatic ravine between two of the course's plateaus offers a unique golfing opportunity. Surrounding the golf course is a protected forest.

Korineum Golf and Country Club

The Korineum Golf and Country Club is a private club. It was the first 18 hole golf course built on the northern part of Cyprus. The course offers great views of the Mediterranean and the Five Finger Mountain Range. Located near Esentepe, the course consists of 18 holes, a driving range, Korineum Golf Academy and a shop where golfers may purchase or rent equipment. The Club House houses a fitness centre, spa, massage parlour, hairdresser and sauna, as well as executive meeting rooms, conference rooms, restaurants and bars.

Secret Valley Golf Course

Considered one of the most prestigious golf courses on Cyprus, the Secret Valley Golf Course is situated about 11 miles east of Paphos and offers an excellent golfing experience for novice to expert golfers. The Club House offers facilities such as a shop where golfers may buy or rent equipment, a bar, a restaurant serving delicious food and a locker room. The verandas of the resort's primary restaurant overlook the golf course and provide amazing scenic opportunities. Guest villas and apartments were built to accommodate the many visiting golfers it receives each year.

Tsada Golf Course

At 500 meters above sea level, the Tsada Golf Course is an incredibly beautiful, scenic course. Completed in 1994, the Tsada Golf Course was the first full grassed 18-hole golf course built on Cyprus. The gently sloping fairways are lined with fruit trees and grape vines. Nearby Coral Bay offers golfers the opportunity to relax and enjoy one of Cyprus' best and most popular beaches. As with most other golf clubs, Tsada offers academy training. What sets Tsada Golf Course's training apart from others is the fact that training is provided by a PGA professional.

Vikla Golf and Country Club

Designed by Robin Houry and built in 1992, the Vikla Golf and Country Club is open to the public and one of the most relaxed golf clubs on the island. For around 40 Euros you can golf all day. Club rental, golf balls, tees and water are included in the price. The Club House offers a wide variety of activities for golfers and non-golfers alike. Non-golfers can enjoy the swimming pool and other amenities while their golf loving counterparts enjoy a day filled with golfing enjoyment.

There's a good choice for those who are considering a golf holiday abroad in Cyprus for next year's holidays.

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