Why play golf in Cyprus?
Because...
…our wonderful picturesque traditional island, yet with modern amenities, enjoys the longest golfing season in Europe. It’s the golfers’ paradise!
The perfect climate, the impeccable award winning golf courses, the delicious Mediterranean cuisine, the picturesque mountains, the splendid view of the Mediterranean Sea, the friendly, hospitable locals (and more) make the island one of the top golf holiday destinations in the Mediterranean and in Europe.
If you embark on a golf journey to our amazing Mediterranean island (which is an excellent idea!) you will discover that Cyprus is one of the leading golf destinations in Europe due to a number of reasons; which make it a golfing sanctuary (more on this below).
Read on to find out 15 reasons to play golf in Cyprus.
Check out the quick links below to guide you through the article…
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Why choose Cyprus to play golf?
Here are 15 reasons…
Cyprus has perfect weather almost all year round. The perfect climate makes the island suitable for the best golf holidays in the Mediterranean, where golfers can enjoy the longest golfing season in Europe!
Check out below the big four golf courses on the island…
Please see below golf courses in Cyprus for more information on this.
The Cyprus Golf Federation (CGF) is the official governing body for golf in Cyprus.
For further information visit the official website of the CGF: www.cgf.org.cy
Picturesque mountains and splendid panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Whether you are playing golf or exploring the island you will have such a brilliant time just by admiring the stunning landscape and the panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The official languages of the island are Greek and Turkish. However, English is widely spoken along with other languages.
If you love sunbathing and swimming or even snorkeling, free diving or scuba diving, you will find in Cyprus that we have the cleanest seawaters in Europe…and that’s a fact.
Vibrant nightlife is synonym to the island’s local life. From pubs and bars, to restaurants and taverns, clubs, lounges and cafes you will definitely have a great night out!
Click Cyprus restaurants and Cyprus nightlife for more information on this.
The island offers a wide range of quality accommodation…
…from luxury hotels to resorts & spas to villas and apartments to agrotourism B&B in traditional villages you will definitely find an accommodation to suit your needs.
(For more information on accommodation near the golf courses see below Cyprus golf holidays: Accommodation for all “tastes”).
The Mediterranean cuisine of the island is mouth-watering!
On the island you will find delicious local cuisine, international and fusion.
If you decide to try the local cuisine consider ordering fish meze or meat meze. Fish meze is various dishes of fish and meat meze is various dishes of meat.
You will also find that the food is prepared with fresh local ingredients based on traditional recipes.
Click food and drinks for more information on the local Mediterranean cuisine of the island.
Hospitality is part of our incredible culture. You will meet friendly locals ready to serve you in the best way possible; in a professional manner.
We try to make the visitors of our island to feel welcome…
…and that’s part of our culture that we cherish very much.
The unique and warm atmosphere of the island offers a great celebration of events like anniversaries, honeymoons, weddings, vow renewals, romantic breaks and so on. It also offers specialist holiday breaks like…
The island is situated among three continents…Europe, Asia and Africa, which makes it a brilliant stopover for East Med Golf tours.
In addition, Cyprus is very close to Greece from where you can book a cruise to explore the Greek islands (which is a fantastic idea! You will absolutely love it! :-) ). The flight to Greece from Cyprus is about 1 hour and 40 minutes (direct flight).
Click flights to Cyprus for more information.
Getting to the island is so easy!
We have two airports, one in Larnaca (Larnaca International Airport – LCA) which is the largest airport on the island and one in Paphos, the Pafos International Airport (PFO).
All you have to do is book your flight the earliest possible to save you some money and…
…sit tight and relax…
…in a few hours (depending on where you are flying from) you will arrive in Cyprus :-).
It’s very easy to travel to the island and even easier to book your flight tickets. See flights to Cyprus for more information on this.
In addition, we would like to point out that there are frequent flights from Europe (and the Middle East) to the island…
…and since you are planning a golf holiday make sure to book your flight to Paphos (Pafos) International Airport (PFO) which is a short distance from the golf courses.
If you are looking for a family friendly and safe destination for your family while you will be enjoying playing golf in one of the top golf destinations in the Mediterranean and in Europe, Cyprus is the place to be.
The island is very safe and family friendly! :-)
You won’t find better anywhere else for your golf and family holidays.
What a magnificent idea! :-)
Once in Cyprus playing golf, you will find that there is a wealth of experiences and activities to enjoy on this stunning Mediterranean island. Some of these experiences and activities can be found in the Golf Clubs…or…
…if you wish to play golf and then explore the island with your family by car, this is absolutely doable and an excellent idea! :-)
Rent a car and explore the island like a local with your family. You will have a blast! Check out our step-by-step Cyprus travel guide to plan your trip and itinerary.
Make sure you include Troodos mountains in your plan. You will love it!
Check out resorts and cities in Cyprus, Cyprus attractions, what to do in Cyprus, UNESCO sites, scuba diving, Cyprus tours, Cyprus itineraries, Cyprus routes and best beaches in Cyprus for inspiration and for planning a brilliant itinerary for an unforgettable stay on the island of love.
Click the link golf courses in Cyprus to check out what the island has to offer.
(We included all the “big four” golf courses in the Paphos district...Aphrodite Hills, Minthis, Elea Estate and Secret Valley Golf Resort).
You will love the fairways and the well maintained greens, that’s for sure! :-)
If you are traveling with your family to play golf in Cyprus that’s an excellent idea! You can combine your golf holiday adventure with family holidays and explore the island like locals.
Cyprus is for all seasons. There is an abundance of things to do on the island as long as you have enough time and an “appetite” to explore the island and its amazing culture.
Check out the best accommodation for all “tastes” near the golf courses on the island by clicking the link Cyprus golf holidays: Accommodation for all “tastes”.
…And that wraps up our article on golf in Cyprus. We hope we have convinced you to visit us for your golf holidays whether you are a novice, professional or visiting with your family :-).
If we have, we wish you the best golf holiday ever! :-)