Perched on the clifftops above Paphos, Aphrodite Hills Resort serves up big Mediterranean views and one seriously good golf break. It's a proper 5-star set-up where you can play a championship track in the morning and be in the spa by mid-afternoon if the swing's gone missing. The PGA National Cyprus course has earned its place among the top golf resorts in Europe, a Cabell B. Robinson design that threads through ravines, olive groves and carob trees before tumbling towards the sea. Named European Golf Resort of the Year in 2018, this is a venue that delivers where it matters, a strong hotel, loads to do off-course and a course you'll want to play twice.
The resort sits just 15 minutes from Paphos International Airport, making it one of the most accessible premium golf destinations in the Mediterranean. With Cyprus' golf-friendly weather, it's a smart shout for winter golf when the UK is on temporary greens. The PGA National Cyprus has hosted back-to-back €1 million tournaments, the Cyprus Open and Cyprus Showdown, proof that this course can test the best while remaining playable for the rest of us.
Beyond the golf, Aphrodite Hills offers everything you'd expect from a world-class resort: the Retreat Spa with 24 treatment rooms, a tennis academy, padel courts, cycling centre, private beach club and a Village Square lined with restaurants, bars and boutiques. It's the kind of place where you can spend a week without leaving the estate, yet still feel like you've explored something new each day.
Who is this for? Golfers or groups seeking a premium Mediterranean break that combines a genuine championship test with 5-star resort facilities, spa, dining and easy airport access.
Who is it best for? Couples and groups who want a complete golf resort experience, serious golfers chasing a Top 100 European layout, and anyone looking to swap UK winter layers for reliably warmer weather and proper greens.