Unlike Aphrodite Hills and Tsada golf clubs which occupy much hillier terrain, secret valley as its name suggests is mainly flat, and largely protected from the prevailing winds and usually a few degrees warmer.
Secret Valley itself is a well ordered kaleidoscope of colour, thanks to a rash of bougainvillea, azalea, myrtle and numerous other flowers. These decorate the tees, fairways, greens and walk ways in between the grand conifers and lovely palm trees that give this course its golfing shape.
Currently, there are 18 holes at secret valley a par-71 course which measures 5,904 meters from the back tees. The owners however plan to build a further 18 holes in the next couple of years in order to cater for the growing demand for golf in Cyprus.
Many of the existing holes at secret valley are a pure pleasure to play, especially the 345-metre par-4 5th which slopes and doglegs gently from left to right through an avenue of tall trees towards a raised green protected by the golden white sand of its front bunker.
The 18th, a 493-metre par 5 is a genuine three shot hole which also sticks in the memory long after it has been played. Augmenting the golf is a rural Cypriot-style clubhouse with a restaurant, bar and terraces which overlook much of this scenic course.
Other facilities include a driving range to the left of the 10th fairway, a video teaching centre two practice putting greens and a well stocked pro shop