Crete Golf Club

Crete Golf Club is the island's only 18-hole international-standard course and one of the most distinctive layouts in the Mediterranean. Set in the hills just inland from Hersonissos, it swaps lush parkland for a striking desert-style landscape of rugged slopes, wild Cretan hillsides and big blue skies. If you're planning a golf break in Greece, The Crete Golf Club should be at the top of your list!

The Course

Designed by Bob Hunt and opened in 2003, The Crete Golf Club measures 5,831 metres (6,377 yards) from the back tees and plays to a par of 71. Think firm, fast-running fairways, slick greens and plenty of elevation change as the course rolls through the natural Cretan terrain.

Length isn't everything here. Strategy is. The layout rewards accurate drives, clever angles and a sharp short game and the views keep coming at every turn. We love how it blends into the landscape rather than fighting it.

Signature Holes

Hole 6 - Par 3
The club's signature hole. It looks intimidating from the tee, but it's shorter than you think! Trust the yardage, commit to your club and enjoy one of the most photogenic par 3s in Greece.

Hole 11 - Par 4
A short par 4 with a beautiful approach and a breathtaking backdrop of the Lasithi Mountains and Cretan countryside. Take care with your second shot; missing the green long is the one thing you can't afford.

The Clubhouse

The clubhouse at The Crete Golf Club is relaxed, friendly and right in the heart of the action. Enjoy a cool drink or a bite to eat while you look back over the course, the perfect spot to settle the post-round bets.

With a boutique five-star hotel, saltwater infinity pool and first-class practice facilities all on site, everything here is built around the love of the game.