Eléa Golf Club

What Eléa Golf Club does

Eléa Golf Club, legally held under Lakena Holdings Ltd and operationally partnered with CCA International Ltd, is a premium golf and lifestyle resort situated in Geroskipou, Paphos, Cyprus, founded in 2010. Its core asset is an 18-hole Par 71 championship course designed by Sir Nick Faldo, set within Mediterranean landscape featuring ancient carob and olive groves, limestone formations, and sea views. The club serves multiple distinct customer segments: paying golfers (green fees of €36-€45), a 210-person membership base, destination weddings (up to 280 guests, exclusive one-wedding-per-day policy), corporate and group events, and real estate buyers of luxury villas, apartments, and 27 residential plots on the broader Eléa Estate.

The business operates eight identifiable revenue streams spanning recurring and transactional models: green fees, annual subscriptions (memberships), wedding venue hire from ~€300 plus menus from €29/person, F&B via the Kalithéa restaurant, residential real estate sales, academy lessons from a PGA professional, golf shop retail, and tournament hosting (notably the 2026 EGA Senior Championships). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the GolfManager booking platform, dedicated phone/email reservation teams for golf, dining, academy, and membership, downloadable wedding brochures, and a recruiting network of international real estate agents for property sales. Technology infrastructure is conventional: GolfManager tee-time integration, calendar subscription feeds (Google, iCal, Outlook), digital wallet e-ticketing, and SMART home automation in luxury villas. Partnerships anchor credibility and reach, including CCA International (course design and operations), IAC (200+ club reciprocal network), the Cyprus Golf Federation, the European Golf Association, and MKV Design for residential interiors.

The go-to-market emphasizes destination positioning over volume. Pricing is published in Euros across all venues, with promotional levers (Winter Golf Special, Summer Open, Valentine's dinners) driving off-peak utilization. Eléa's commercial narrative rests on the Faldo design, championship hosting credentials (the first individual EGA Championship held in Cyprus in June 2026), and a hybrid residential-leisure model where real estate sales subsidize and extend the club's addressable market into international second-home buyers and investors.

Name

Eléa Golf Club

Legal name

Lakena Holdings Ltd

Website

https://eleaestate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eléa Golf Club operates a Sir Nick Faldo-designed Par 71 championship golf course in Paphos, Cyprus, offering green fees, memberships, weddings, F&B, and academy services to golfers, destination couples, corporate clients, and real estate buyers of adjacent luxury villas and plots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort and Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYMPAKABAE

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYTHAGACAH

Luxury Golf Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Luxury Hotels & Resorts

SECONDARYTHAGAAAH

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYCRAMAGAA

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Golf Equipment & Apparel Retail

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf club membership
• Wedding venue hire
• Luxury golf resort
• Golf academy instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Geroskipou

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Daily golf fees for 18-hole rounds and twilight rounds. Green fees: Men 36, Ladies 45.
2. Golf Membership: Annual membership programs providing access to club facilities and preferential rates
3. Wedding and Event Venue Hire: Venue hire fees for weddings and special occasions. Venue hire starts from approximately €300. Menu options from €29 per person.
4. Food and Beverage: Restaurant dining, buffet services, and catering for events. Restaurant Kalithéa offers Mediterranean cuisine.
5. Real Estate Sales and Rentals: Luxury villas (3-5 bedrooms), apartments, and residential plots for sale. Rental management services available through rental pool.
6. Golf Academy and Lessons: Teaching and practice facilities with PGA professional instruction
7. Golf Shop: Retail of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories
8. Tournament and Event Hosting: Hosting of golf championships and corporate events including EGA Senior Championships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eléa Golf Club operates a Sir Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole Par 71 championship golf course in Paphos, Cyprus, complemented by a Golf Academy, on-site Golf Shop, Kalithéa restaurant, Event Suite, and wedding venue with an exclusive one-wedding-per-day policy. The club also markets a club membership program and luxury residential real estate (villas, apartments, and plots) as part of the broader Eléa Estate development.

Product overview

Eléa Golf Club is a premier golf resort and residential community in Cyprus, offering a unified experience centered around the Sir Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole Par 71 championship golf course. The portfolio comprises core golf offerings (the course, Golf Academy, and Golf Shop), hospitality services (Kalithéa Restaurant, Event Suite for private functions, and wedding venue hire with exclusive one-event-per-day service), and real estate (luxury villas, apartments, and residential plots). The club also operates a membership program and hosts international tournaments including the 2026 EGA Senior Championships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eléa Golf Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully hosted Cyprus's first individual EGA Championship (European Senior Championships 2026)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cyprus Golf Federation (CGF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025CGF and Eléa Golf Club jointly announced Cyprus hosting the 2026 European Seniors' Championships. CGF President Dr. Demetris Papapetrou expressed enthusiasm about showcasing Cyprus's exceptional golfing facilities. The partnership demonstrates commitment to growing the sport in Cyprus.
• CCA International LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCA International Ltd has been integral to Eléa Golf Club's journey from inception. The collaboration with Sir Nick Faldo was instrumental in crafting the 'Mediterranean Masterpiece' Par 71 golf course. Mr. Manfred Gugerel, Regional General Manager at CCA International, leads the partnership to elevate the premium Golf Club to greater heights.
• International Associate Clubs (IAC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEléa Golf Club became a member of IAC's global network. This partnership provides Eléa members access to over 200 high quality city, golf and country clubs worldwide, while IAC members enjoy exclusive preferential rates at Eléa Golf Club.
• German Cyprus Business Network (GCBN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member of GCBN, a business network supporting German-Cyprus commercial relations.
• European Golf Association (EGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGA selected Cyprus (via Eléa Golf Club) to host the 2026 European Seniors' Championships. EGA has begun working closely with CGF and Eléa Golf Club on preparations for the championship. Eléa also selected as host club for EGA AGM in November.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Secret Valley Golf Course: 18-hole championship golf course in Paphos, Cyprus, offering golf memberships, lessons, and tournament hosting. Direct regional competitor to Eléa in the Paphos golf tourism market.
• Aphrodite Hills Golf Resort: Premier golf resort in Paphos, Cyprus, also operating an 18-hole championship course, real estate (villas, apartments), and resort/wedding facilities. Directly competes with Eléa for Cyprus destination weddings, golf tourism, and Mediterranean residential buyers in the same catchment area.
• Minthis Golf Club: Member-based golf and lifestyle resort in Cyprus with real estate, hospitality, and dining offerings. Competes with Eléa for premium Cypriot golfers, real estate buyers, and destination wedding clients in the same island market.
• Finca Cortesin Golf Club: Luxury championship golf resort in Andalusia, Spain, with hotel, spa, real estate, and elite tournament hosting. Comparable to Eléa as a premium designer-led Mediterranean resort combining championship golf with weddings, F&B, and luxury residences.
• Monte Rei Golf & Country Club: Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf resort in the Algarve, Portugal, with private villas, members-only access, and luxury hospitality. Closely comparable to Eléa in positioning: designer-led, gated residential community, premium F&B, and high-end wedding/event capability.

Regional players

• Gloria Verde Resort & Golf Club: Integrated golf and beachfront resort in Belek, Turkey, with championship courses, all-inclusive F&B, and wedding facilities. Comparable to Eléa as a Mediterranean golf-resort targeting international tourists, golfers, and wedding clients.
• Regnum The Crown Golf Resort: Luxury integrated golf and hotel resort in Belek, Turkey, with championship course, villas, and large-scale wedding/event hosting. Comparable to Eléa as a Mediterranean destination-wedding and championship-golf resort, though operating at larger scale in a more tourism-saturated region.
• Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort: Luxury five-star resort in Algarve, Portugal, adjacent to championship golf courses, with spa, weddings, and multiple F&B outlets. Comparable to Eléa as a luxury Mediterranean golf-adjacent resort competing for destination wedding and golf tourism flows, though in a different national market.
• La Cala Resort: Three-course golf resort in Mijas, Spain, with hotel, spa, real estate, and dining. Comparable Mediterranean multi-revenue golf resort serving golf-tourism, weddings, and property buyers, but operating in a different geography than Eléa.

Broad incumbents

• PGA Catalunya Resort: Two-course championship golf resort near Barcelona, Spain, with hotel, real estate, and elite tournament pedigree (Spanish Open, DP World Tour events). Comparable to Eléa at the broader championship-resort level, though operating at larger scale and longer track record.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eleagolfshop
• Facebookfacebook.com/eleaestate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elea-estate-golf-resort

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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