Golf in Northern Cyprus
Golfing in Northern Cyprus is becoming a popular sport and with the new international standard, 18 hole golf course recently completed a golf holiday in Northern Cyprus is well worth a look.
The climate is a great reason to holiday here, with golf being possible all year round. The Mediterranean climate means mild winters between November and March, though you will have the chance of rain shower or two. By May the temperatures are rising but you can be guaranteed dry weather for the next few months at least.
When you take a golf holiday in North Cyprus there are a couple of golf courses to choose from:
Korineum Esentepe Golf and Country Club
This newly completed golf course offers 18 holes of international standard golfing, covering 6,600 yards. The course is set amongst mature olive trees and has beautiful scenery all around, including the backdrop of the Kyrenia Mountains, so this really is a superb destination for a golf holiday.
Being a golf and country club, Esentepe golf course also has all the amenities you could need both before and after your round. To get some pre-round practice in, try out the 30-bay driving range or sneak a lesson or two at the golf academy. During your round you can make use of the available golf carts, which are certainly recommended in the summer heat. Then relax after your round in the clubhouse bar or restaurant.
Cengiz Topel Golf Course
The Cengiz Topel Golf Course offers an alternative for you when on your golf holiday in Northern Cyprus. Located near the town of Güzelyurt, this golf course offers two loops of nine holes, covering a total of 5,233 yards and with a total par of 70. The course features a good range of holes, challenging enough for experienced golfers yet a good introduction for the novice too. The nominal green fee makes a round of golf here very affordable and the course is open every day.
If you don’t fancy playing golf every day of your holiday, Northern Cyprus also has a great mix of other attractions to keep you occupied.