Enjoy underrated golf on a Cyprus holiday

Cyprus holidays could be a great option for golf enthusiasts seeking an alternative to more traditional golfing destinations.

According to travel journalist Dominic Picksley, the country is fast becoming the Mediterranean's new golf paradise.

In an article for the Press and Journal, he pointed out that Portugal and Spain have long had a monopoly over great golf courses.

However, he said they may soon face a challenge from Cyprus, which he described as "the new kid on the block".

"It boasts only three courses, but there are ambitious plans for another 14 in the next few years," he explained.

"If the impressive courses at Aphrodite Hills, Secret Valley and Minthis Hills are anything to go by, Cyprus is well on its way to becoming a utopia for golfers of all abilities," he added.

Cyprus villa holiday makers can enjoy a few rounds on the Aphrodite Hills course if they make the Aphrodite Hills Leisure Resort their destination.

The 18-hole layout was designed by Cabell Robinson and is set among beautiful carob and olive tree groves and features some challenging lakes.

Beginners can benefit from some expert tuition and some driving practice before they hit the greens.

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