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We
decided to dedicate a separate section for information
on the local golf courses. With the temperature rarely
dropping below 15 degrees in the daytime, and an average
of more than 320 days of sunshine, golf courses here are
playable all year round. The golf courses in Cyprus have
to be seen to be believed. Spectacular scenery,
challenging, and above all, a friendly welcome is the
norm not a rarity.
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SECRET VALLEY.
Designed by Lacovos Lacovou and opened in1996. Located
near the birthplace of Aphrodite (the Goddess of love)
"Petra tou Romiou", it is approximately a 5 minute drive
from the villa. It lies in a scenic valley, with grand
trees and natural rock formations enhancing the
panoramic views. It has practice putting greens, a
chipping area. a driving range, and a clubhouse that
comes complete with Pro shop, locker rooms, bar and
restaurant that overlooks the artificial lakes. It plays
to a par 71/72 with a distance of 5989/6120 metres. In
terms of sheer playability and enjoyment, Secret
Valley Golf Course has consistently appeared as the
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APHRODITE HILLS. Designed by Cabell Robinson
it is an 18 hole championship standard course that is
built over twin scenic plateaux, separated by a ravine.
It is approximately 15 minutes drive from the villa. The
challenging fairways are dotted with olive and carob
trees. Test your skills on the 7th hole with a carry of
about 130 metres over a gorge. It has a driving range,
short game practice area, Pro shop, 3 academy holes, and
a clubhouse which overlooks the 18th green and the
waters of the Mediterranean. In the restaurant
international cuisine or Cypriot specialities can be
savoured. It plays to a par 70/71 with a distance of
6299 metres. Aphrodite Hills is reputed to be one
of the best in the Mediterranean. |
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TSADA GOLF CLUB. Designed by Donald Steel it was the
first grass golf course in Cyprus, and was completed in
1994.It is approximately 25 minutes drive from the villa
on the roads to Polis. It is set on the grounds of a
12th century monastery, 550 metres above sea level,
ensuring cool breezes in the summer months. The fairways
are lined with fruit trees and grape vines. The
clubhouse has a restaurant, bar, ladies and gents
changing rooms with showers, driving range, pitching
chipping, and putting areas. It plays to a par 72 with a
range of 6060 metres. TSADA GOLF CLUB has
uphill, and downhill fairways with undulating greens,
that are a fine test for players of all abilities.
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Latest
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