Welcome to Cyprus
Cyprus offers so much, so what are you waiting for?
Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate. No matter what time of the year, it is always warmer than northern climates. In Cyprus gardens you will see flowers all year round.
Welcome to Cyprus, an island of legends that basks year-round in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun.
A storied past 10,000 years long has seen civilizations come and go and the likes of everyone from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra stake their claim here - but then, people do tend to get possessive when faced with such beauty.
Today Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with ancient enchantment.
Here you will discover a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient ruins that stir the imagination, citrus groves and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the local café.
A carefree place where a sense of timelessness is magnified by the kindness of the people.
Cyprus, though a small island, has always played an important role in the history of the Mediterranean, far exceeding its size. The first signs of undisputed human activity can be traced back to the 8th millennium BC when the first settlements are encountered. Vestiges of such early communities are found all over the island.
When we speak of the past of Cyprus, we must bear in mind that we are speaking of a country which prides itself on being the living continuation of one of the world's oldest civilizations.
"Petra tou Romiou" near Paphos. As per ancient myth, the Birthplace of Aphrodite, Cyprus Goddess of beauty.
Everyone is very well aware of the link, during Antiquity, between the island of Cyprus and the most popular deity, Aphrodite.
According to ancient myths, Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, fertility, and in the final analysis, of life itself and omnipotent nature, was of Cypriot origin, and was born from the waves off the coast of Cyprus.
If were truly possible to seek scientific knowledge as codified expression in ancient myths, then we should consider the link between Cyprus and its great goddess Aphrodite, especially successful. Aphrodite was born from the sea. And so was Cyprus!
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Golf - Top 10 reasons to invest in a property on a golf course
1. A good investment. The lifestyle factors are important when planning a property purchase however the financial aspects are key. The benefit of purchasing on a course is that the demand for golf property remains high, providing an exit from the market at any point. Buying a property off-plan will also usually result in significant capital gain by the time the course has opened.
2. Money earner. There is excellent holiday rental potential both in the domestic and foreign markets as the popularity of golf continues to grow.
3. Year-round use. Buy a property in a country such as Cyprus and not only will you be able to make the most of your property all year round but you would also have the option to rent it out 365 days a year.
4. Value for money. Compare average property prices in the UK of £200,000 to just about anywhere else in the world and you can get so much more for your money if you buy overseas. Plus, how many opportunities are there to buy on a golf complex in the UK?
5. Not just golf. If you love golf but your partner doesn't, never fear. There are plenty of other distractions to be found on site. Choose from tennis, football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, gym and beauty spa.
6. Family fun. Most golfing communities are very child-friendly. Most courses and clubs have children's play areas and swimming pools.
7. Living on the green/community living. Enjoy the pleasure of community living, where everyone you meet will be fellow golfing fans and where you'll always have something to talk about … golf!
8. Amenities. Most sites have their own bars and restaurants but some even have their own shops so you never have to leave the grounds. Perfect for a hassle free break.
9. Different culture. Experience the sport you love in a completely different culture where you can enjoy the "vie difference"!
10. Retirement. Buy your golfing property to enjoy now as a second home with the thought that it could be somewhere to retire to when the time is right.
Golf in Cyprus
Cyprus may be a newcomer in the golf holiday market but it is fast becoming a favourite with many travellers due to an improvement in facilities and, of course, its superb all-year round climate. The island now boasts three courses following the opening last year of Aphrodite Hills, without doubt the jewel in the Cyprus golfing crown.
There are five sets of tees on each hole and the course offers an excellent test of golf from start to finish.
The par-3 seventh is a real gem, as is the next hole, a par-4 where accuracy is essential off the tee and the second is hit to a green which has the sea sparkling like diamonds behind it. The back nine is even more memorable and, like all good courses, Aphrodite Hills has an excellent closing hole in the shape of a par-5 which is guarded up at the green by a sizeable water hazard. No expense has been spared either on or off the course at Aphrodite Hills and the clubhouse is certainly a match for the best anywhere else in the world.
A large Intercontinental Hotel is being built along with a health spa and village centre, all of which will help Aphrodite Hills become a serious player in the golf holiday market in years to come. The two other courses in Cyprus are also in the Paphos area. Indeed, you can see one of them - Secret Valley - from the 16th hole at Aphrodite Hills. It opened in 1996 and lies, as the name suggests, in a valley - a scenic one at that with bright rock formations creating a truly spectacular setting.
The Secret Valley course is also kept in excellent condition and, as part of a concerted bid to attract more holiday golfers to Cyprus, money is constantly being spent on improving its facilities. Tsada, the third course on the island, is owned by the same company as Secret Valley. Designed by Donald Steel, it is located in the hills to the back of Paphos and opened in 1994. Accuracy is essential at Tsada as the fairways are tight but overall it, too, provides an enjoyable test of golf.
And now for the latest news … Tony Jacklin is boosting his increasingly impressive profile as a course designer with the announcement that he is to design a second golf complex in Cyprus.
Jacklin, who remains the only post-war British or European golfer to have won both the Open and US Open, has been asked to replace the existing 18 holes at Secret Valley with two completely new 18-hole golf courses, thus forming a 36-hole golf complex integrated within the recently redesigned Venus Rock Golf Resort.
Venus Rock Golf Resort, which is destined to become of Europe's largest leisure-integrated residential resorts, is located in a stunning river valley, with a reservoir at its head, only a 15-minute drive from the international airport and main town of Paphos.
Speculation has been mounting that the growth of the Jacklin Design Group may signal the end of his competitive playing career. The 63-year-old is particularly delighted that The Concession, the Florida layout he masterminded in partnership with Jack Nicklaus, was recently named Golf Digest's Top New Course of 2006.
"I'm thrilled that The Concession has proved such a hit," enthused Tony, "and I'm looking forward to creating a fantastic experience at Venus Rock. As I'm playing competitive golf less often now, I'll be able to spend my time creating something very special in Cyprus – a first-class golf complex that everyone can enjoy."
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