Erin Villa: Aphrodite Hills Golf course...
Just 5 minutes from Erin Villa, is the Aphrodite Hills Golf Club. another 18 hole course of 6200 metres par72. This very challenging course opened in 2002 and comprises of 2 plateaus separated by a steep ravine and makes the most of the spectacular terrain bearing olives and carob trees and views of the sea. The clubhouse is a high standard offering an extensive menu .Aphrodite Hills Golf occupies two plateaux overlooking the Mediterranean and divided by a dramatic ravine about 17 km east of Paphos. Carved out of a forest of carob and olive trees, most holes have a view to the sea. The natural topography is gentle, but there is enough movement to give each hole a distinct personality. The course opened in October 2002 and was designed by Cabell Robinson. It features pot bunkers which primarily affect the long hitter, generous fairways of lush Bermuda grass and large tiered greens of American creeping Bent grass. The greens are large making a generous target for approach shots. However, most of the greens are undulating. The rough is not irrigated. The par 37th hole has a gorge which separates the tees from the green with a carry of about 130 metres.
Rated Number 1 in Cyprus by Golf Digest Magazine (USA), April 2005 and October 2003. 18 holes, Par 71/70, 6299 metres. Pro Shop, clubhouse with restaurant and bar, changing rooms, lockers, mobile catering cart; Double ended 350 metre practice range, 4 target greens with bunkers, short game practice facilities, 3 academy holes (1 x Par-3 and 2x Par-4), golf academy; rental clubs.
Buggies are compulsory on this course and included in the green fee. Handicap: Men 28, Ladies 36. Reduced rates for Course Master clients.
This golf course is within minutes of Erin Villa, Secret Valley, Paphos, Cyprus. Luxury private villa with pool, sleeps 8.
