Play golf in the Mediterranean sun

The temperate climate of Cyprus in the autumn and spring is ideal weather for going on a golf holiday.

You can enjoy walking the fairways in the Mediterranean sun on two of the island's golf courses located near the top tourist destination of Paphos.

The Tsada Golf Club is 15 minutes' drive from Paphos and is located in the hills above the town, not far from the Tsadha village.

The nine-hole course, designed by English golf architect Donald Steel who has created courses all over the world, is varied and fairly easy-going.

As it is in an elevated position it also benefits from the sea breeze coming in off the coast.

For those looking for more of a challenge there is another course 25 minutes' drive from Paphos, near Aphrodite's Rock, which legend has it was where the Greek god was born.

The golf course was recently made part of the luxury Aphrodite Hills resort, which opened in 2003, and has its own shops, boutiques, several restaurants and golf academy.

There are bed and breakfast, half board and full board options available.

Seven nights' accommodation with breakfast at the five-star resort costs from £975 per person (based on two sharing) for October departures.

The price includes return flights departing on Sundays from Gatwick or Manchester and car hire.

Alternatively, if you want to combine your golfing with the beach, then the recently refurbished five-star Amathus Beach Hotel may be a good place to stay.

The hotel is right by the palm trees of the beach, two kilometres from the Paphos harbour.

It has several restaurants, gifts for guests on arrival and departure, and ties with three of the island's golf clubs.

All rooms have balconies and optional extras include a sauna, hammam, hydro-massage pool, jacuzzi and massage.

For more information on both resorts see www.sunvil.co.uk XXX