Annie Tran - Cyprus Life & Residency

🎤🇬🇷 Thousands gathered in Ayia Napa tonight for an unforgettable performance by Greek singer Paola at the Water Boom Festival.

The square was absolutely packed – around 5,000–6,000 people enjoying the music, summer atmosphere, and Mediterranean vibes under the Cyprus night sky. 🌊✨

Ayia Napa never disappoints! 🇨🇾

❄️ Snow in Cyprus... almost June!
Did you ever expect to see snow this late in the season?
Cyprus never stops surprising me 🇨🇾
Have you ever seen snow in Troodos this late before?

⛳ Aphrodite Hills Golf Course – the golf jewel of Cyprus 🇨🇾

Located between Paphos and Limassol, Aphrodite Hills is not just a golf course — it is considered one of the most iconic golf destinations in the Mediterranean 🌊

The course was designed by renowned golf architect Cabell B. Robinson, with the vision of blending golf naturally into the landscape of Cyprus: rolling hills, deep ravines, olive and carob trees, and breathtaking sea views on almost every hole.

Cabell Robinson himself once said: “If the Gods played golf, this is where they would come.”

And honestly, standing on Aphrodite Hills feels like more than just playing golf — it feels like experiencing a journey through the Mediterranean landscape itself.

The most famous hole is the legendary par-3 7th hole ⛳
Players must hit across a dramatic canyon with stunning sea views below. Beautiful beyond words… but also one of the most intimidating shots on the course 😂

Beyond hole 7:
• Holes 8 and 15 offer spectacular sea views
• Hole 16 is a challenging par-4 with strategic difficulty
• Hole 18 is a stunning finishing par-5 — both difficult and unforgettable

The course stretches approximately 6,289 metres as a championship 18-hole course, featuring wide fairways, fast greens, and constantly changing coastal winds that make club selection both challenging and exciting.

Aphrodite Hills also once held the title of “PGA National Cyprus” — the first PGA National golf course in Cyprus. This means the course met exceptionally high international standards for design, maintenance, and PGA-level golf training.

Beyond professional golf, Aphrodite Hills is also famous for its luxury golf resort experience:
• a beautiful clubhouse terrace overlooking the course and the Mediterranean — especially stunning at sunset
• PGA-standard driving range and golf academy
• luxury hotel, spa, and restaurants surrounded by breathtaking Mediterranean scenery

Perhaps what makes Aphrodite Hills truly special is not simply the difficulty of the course… but the feeling of playing golf while being completely immersed in the beauty of Cyprus ☀️🌴

A place that makes you want to return again and again — even if you don’t play golf.

Has anyone here played Aphrodite Hills before? 👀

⛳️ Secret Valley Golf Club – one of the most beautiful golf experiences in Cyprus 🌴☀️
Amazing views, peaceful atmosphere, warm weather and that perfect golden hour light over the course ✨

Originally designed by Tony Jacklin and later redesigned by architect Hans-Georg Erhardt, the course blends naturally into the landscape, with palm trees, stone canyons, olive trees and beautiful mountain views throughout the round.

What makes Secret Valley special is its atmosphere. The course feels relaxed and welcoming, but still offers enough challenges to keep every round interesting.

Some holes run through narrow valleys and rocky terrain, while others open up with wide fairways and stunning sea views in the distance 🌊

One of the best moments at Secret Valley is during golden hour.
As the sun begins to set over the hills, the entire course turns golden, creating one of the most beautiful sunset golf experiences in Cyprus ✨

The course is also known for:
• smooth greens and enjoyable layouts
• peaceful surroundings away from busy tourist areas
• dramatic natural scenery on many holes
• a friendly clubhouse atmosphere perfect for relaxing after a round

Compared to some championship-style courses, Secret Valley feels more calm, scenic and enjoyable for everyday golfers — especially for people who love golf, nature and relaxing resort vibes.

Whether you’re an experienced golfer or simply visiting Cyprus for the views, Secret Valley is definitely one of those places that stays in your memory long after the round ends ⛳

Have you played Secret Valley before? 👀

📍Paphos Harbour sunset today 🌅

Golden light, calm sea, little boats, and that relaxed Cyprus feeling ✨
Honestly, evenings like this are why so many people fall in love with the island.