Minthis Golf Club

The par-three 15th provides Minthis Golf Club with its defining shot, played to Cyprus’s only island green when a steady swing matters most. From there, the 6,455-yard, par 72 course continues across the natural folds of the hillside, passing mature groves, olive trees and fruit orchards rather than forcing its way through them. Donald Steel’s original design has since been refreshed by Mackenzie & Ebert, preserving the land’s movement while sharpening the challenge. The Troodos Mountains appear beyond the fairways, and the route also takes in a 12th-century monastery, giving the round a character that feels rooted in this part of Cyprus.

A proper warm-up is easy to build into the day. The range uses TrackMan ball tracking, with check-in at the Pro Shop required beforehand, while putting and chipping areas, a dedicated range practice green and a three-hole academy layout allow for work on every part of the game. Afterwards, the clubhouse faces the greens, a relaxed place to settle over a drink and revisit the better decisions, and the Clubhouse restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and snacks each day. Evening moves to the Plateia, where Amaracus prepares Mediterranean influenced dinner and Bar-M mixes cocktails nearby.

The resort stands on a peaceful hilltop outside Paphos, within 1.9 square miles of protected Cypriot countryside. Two-bedroom residential suites start at 103 square metres and come as ground-floor, first-floor or duplex apartments, giving two golfers room to spread out between rounds. Minthis lies within a Natura 2000 landscape, and native planting, habitat care, reduced chemical use and thoughtful water management are part of the course’s daily approach.