Eléa is acknowledged as Sir Nick Faldo’s ‘Mediterranean Masterpiece’. At 6,900 yards from the black tees, the course commands a striking location above the Mediterranean Sea and has been meticulously crafted through rolling countryside, featuring imposing weathered outcrops of limestone that offer a unique character across the property.

The challenging layout circulates through groves of mature carob and olive trees and the dramatic outcrops of weathered limestone strikingly contrast with the dark green paspalum grass fairways and semi-rough, which on a number of holes are fringed by Mediterranean grasses and an abundance of wild herbs and native flora.

Eléa is a course that offers not only strategic golf in a beautiful setting but is also very sympathetic to its environment with minimal water usage and a concentration on native plant species. This is a golf course that sits comfortably and in harmony with its landscape.

Eléa’s designs present situations that may not be what they seem at first glance. This course will reward golfers who consider their options carefully and experiment with very different ways to play some holes due to the well-bunkered nature of the course.

After driving into the Estate, visitors will be welcomed in a beautiful tiled plaza area, which leads into a stunning clubhouse featuring multiple terraces overlooking the course. Inspired by traditional Mediterranean architecture, Eléa Estate’s stylish clubhouse incorporates several terraces and balconies offering unrivalled and uninterrupted views across the course and down to the Mediterranean. Taking advantage of the unique Cyprus climate, blending indoor and outdoor space is a key Eléa Estate element, which creates a warm and inviting stylish atmosphere.

The clubhouse boasts a number of exclusive member’s only spaces, as well as a golf shop with globally recognised apparel brands, a relaxing lounge area, library, and extensive food and beverage facilities featuring internationally experienced staff and renowned liquid refreshments along with traditional Cypriot dishes.

The course is supported by the Eléa Golf Academy that sits alongside the clubhouse. It features a full-length driving range complete with target greens and bunkers, a short game practice area and a stunning putting green, which commands an imposing location overlooking the whole course. Eléa has three PGA professionals who have designed a variety of packages to introduce golf to beginners of all ages and all abilities.

Our Vision is for Eléa Estate to be a place where people enjoy life and relax. A place where perfection and attention to detail are the norms, where traditional values and modern life meet and mix.

www.eleaestate.com

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The Republic, the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, is home to four international quality 18-hole courses, Aphrodite Hills Golf PGA National Cyprus, Eléa Golf Club, Minthis Hills Golf Club and Secret Valley Golf Resort.

All are in the Pafos region, all situated in tranquil surroundings and all offer just the right mix of on-course challenge and off-course facilities to appeal to the discerning golf holidaymaker. Think gently sloping hills and sparkling vistas over the Mediterranean Sea as the backdrop to equally dramatic golf.

With temperatures in the low 30 degrees Celsius in July-August, Cyprus shapes as a particularly alluring summer escape for golfers in the Middle East who don’t want to battle the rising desert mercury, yet can’t bear to down sticks for months on end.

The great news is that there is more great golf in the offing too.

The Cypriot Government has emboldened its tourism arm, The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO), to bolster its existing cluster of courses by as many as 14 in the years ahead.

The CTO report promises investor interest for new integrated golf developments in most regions across Cyprus – Pafos, Lemesos, Larnaka and the free area of Famagusta – and there is already signature designs being linked to legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tony Jacklin.

Cyprus makes for a relaxing couples, retreat or larger group escapes. Organise your own itinerary with ease or have a little organised fun in a number of annual amateur competitions.

Players from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and America return to the Cyprus Amateur Open Championship year after year for the great golf and friendly comradery on the tee and long into those famous Mediterranean nights.

Look out too for a repeat of the Cyprus Amateur Men’s Open and the Cyprus Amateur Seniors in 2018 as well as a number of Pro-Ams. There’s a reason why so many blue-chip corporates hold the grand finals of their series of tournaments in  Cyprus after all.

The CTO’s aim is to bolster Cyprus’ reputation as a desired destination on golf’s global map. With the weather, quality golf, friendly hotels and all the fun you can handle off the course –think spa pampering, mountain biking, treks, wine tasting, diving, sailing to name a few – the Island paradise is already a great choice for a unique golf/adventure escape.

Cyprus was chosen by Aphrodite – the Goddess of Love – as her home. That’s a good enough recommendation for us – we’re sure you’ll love the golf too.

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