Cyprus Holiday Villa at the new Venus Rock Resort, Secret Valley, Paphos

Villa

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Cyprus

Cyprus - the year round island

Cyprus is a truly enjoyable holiday island that boasts a myriad of charms all year round. It is fast becoming one of Europe's favourite holiday destinations. It boasts 340 days of sunshine, friendly English speaking Cypriots, excellent food and wine and 10,000 years of history. Cyprus has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe and you drive on the left hand side of the road.

Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with indelible links to the past. The rich story of the island can be traced back over 10,000 years. Like many Mediterranean islands, Cyprus has long been seen as an important strategic base with various civilisations having swept through over the years from the Greeks to the Romans, the Ottoman Turks to the British.

As a destination Cyprus is not just about its very attractive and impressively clean beaches, it also offers, hiking and cycling in the hills, skiing in the mountains, golf and fishing around the coast, water-parks and every water-sport you would expect. It has charming old stone hilltop villages and vine-blessed slopes, olive trees, citrus groves with nearby towns and villages where you can sample the seriously underrated Cypriot wine Then there is the sweep of Roman and Greek remnants that scatter the island and sit dramatically amongst its coast and mountains.

The towns and cities have the Mediterranean flavour to go with the excellent food and wines and buzzing nightlife. Explore the heritage of Aphrodite or The Tombs of the Kings, try the town of Paphos with its historic harbour, bars and restaurants. Alternatively, savour the excellent food and wines in the quieter tavernas of nearby Kouklia and Pissouri.

Paphos Average monthly temperature (°C)

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Cyprus Golf:

Aphrodite Hills Golf Club

This fantastic championship golf course was chosen to host the finale of the 2010 EuroPro Tour. The course itself is a great challenge that takes you to every corner of the resort. Manicured fairways wind blissfully along cliff edges, casting stunning views in every direction over the Mediterranean Sea. The signature 7th hole is a menacing par 3 situated at the bottom of a ravine; a hole to remember! The greens are always in great condition and a buggy is mandatory.

Elea Golf Club

Elea's course has been created to challenge golfers of every level. The par 71, 18-hole course, designed by Sir Nick Faldo, incorporates natural features to evoke a truly Mediterranean feel. The course has been created to be sympathetic to its stunning setting, while still embodying the traditions of the game. Skill, strategy, precision and maybe a little luck are needed if you're to be victorious here. But, win or lose, playing at Elea Golf Club promises to be a memorable experience. Created by a legend, cared for by a dedicated team and already attracting international interest, Elea Golf Club is set to be one of the leading golf destinations in the Mediterranean.

Secret Valley Golf Club

The Secret Valley Golf Course, is a highly prestigious golf course located by the renowned area of "Petra tou Romiou", the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of love. It is set in a scenic valley surrounded by mature trees and beautiful natural rock formations. Consistently appearing as the preferred course amongst the island's visiting players in terms of sheer playability and enjoyment

Minthis Hills Golf Club

Founded in 1994 on the hills of Tsada, set on the grounds of 12th century monastery, in a verdant valley. Created by Donald Steel and renovated by Mackenzie + Ebert in 2006/07, it plays to a par 71 and measures 5828 meters. Situated on the outskirts of Pafos, the altitude of 550 meters above sea level ensures cool breezes during the summer months.

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