Cyprus
Paphos
Overview
Cyprus's golf heartland — clifftop resort courses above the Mediterranean and hillside layouts in the Troodos foothills, within one of Europe's sunniest year-round destinations.
Why Play Golf Here
Paphos district concentrates Cyprus's finest golf within a compact area, combining the clifftop drama of Aphrodite Hills with the quieter vineyard setting of Minthis in the hills above. A guaranteed 320+ sunshine days per year, mild winters, and short transfers from Paphos Airport make Cyprus one of Europe's most practical winter and spring golf destinations. The region's ancient sites — including the Tombs of the Kings, the Aphrodite Hills themselves above Petra tou Romiou, and a UNESCO-listed old town — give the destination a cultural depth that pure golf resorts cannot match.
- Best time to visit
- October to May offers the most comfortable playing conditions. June to September is warm to hot, with July and August the least comfortable for golf. Winter rounds from November to February are mild and rarely cancelled.
- Nearest airports
- Paphos International Airport (PFO) — the primary gateway, minutes from the resort courses, Larnaca International Airport (LCA) — broader international connections, further west by road
- Recommended stay
- 4–7 nights
Featured Courses
Where to stay
Aphrodite Hills Resort
Staying at Aphrodite Hills Resort puts you directly beside the course and offers the most seamless golf experience in Cyprus. The clifftop resort has an integrated village layout with hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities — a self-contained base that works well for dedicated golf groups. Paphos town is a short drive for evenings with more dining options.
- Golf access
- The golf course is on site — walkable from the resort hotels with no transfer required.
- Restaurants & evenings
- Several restaurants and bars within the resort complex, with Paphos town a short drive away for more variety.
- Families
- The resort's pools, spa, and activities suit families; the nearby Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's birthplace) and Kolossi Castle are family-friendly day trips.
Paphos
Paphos town is the natural base for the full Cyprus golf experience — well-connected to Paphos Airport, close to multiple courses, and with the most varied dining and sightseeing in the region. The harbour area (Kato Paphos) has a relaxed Mediterranean character that suits a longer stay, and the concentration of ancient sites and nature reserves makes it one of the more rounded bases for a golf trip in southern Europe.
- Golf access
- Central location within the Paphos golf corridor — both Aphrodite Hills and Minthis are accessible by car, along with other Paphos-district courses.
- Restaurants & evenings
- Paphos harbour (Kato Paphos) has a wide choice of seafood restaurants and waterfront dining; the old town has more traditional Cypriot tavernas.
- Families
- The Paphos Archaeological Park (mosaics), Tombs of the Kings, Paphos Castle on the harbour, and Akamas Peninsula nature reserve are exceptional for families.
Location
Map of Paphos coming soon