Aphrodite Hills Villa Holidays

Aphrodite Hills is a purpose-built resort complex on the cliffs above Kouklia, midway between Paphos and Limassol, and it operates at a different level to most of Cyprus — a proper five-star resort with golf, spa, fine dining, and villa accommodation set around a clifftop above the sea. It suits people who want the Cyprus sunshine with the infrastructure and service levels of a luxury resort, without giving anything up. The location above the cliffs is dramatic, the facilities are excellent, and Paphos is 20 minutes away for the archaeology and the town.

What's Here The resort has its own beach club accessible by buggy down the cliffs, two championship golf courses, a full spa, tennis courts, multiple restaurants, and a village square with shops and cafes. Villa accommodation within the resort ranges from two-bedroom properties to larger villas with private pools.

Beyond the Resort Aphrodite's Rock — the legendary birthplace of the goddess of love — is five minutes down the coast road. The ancient city of Kourion with its Roman theatre and cliff-edge mosaics is 20 minutes east towards Limassol. Paphos with its archaeological park, harbour and old town is 20 minutes west.

Food & Drink The resort restaurants cover the range from poolside casual to proper fine dining. For something more local, the villages of Kouklia and Pissouri nearby have traditional tavernas worth the short drive.

When to Go April through October. The resort is at its best in June and September when the weather is ideal and the golf courses are in peak condition. July and August are very hot but the resort's facilities handle the heat well.