Aphrodite Hills Resort will welcome two renowned sporting icons, Royce Gracie and Emile Heskey, to host exclusive training camps in Paphos, Cyprus, this spring.
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Aphrodite Hills Resort is a premier retreat for guests of all ages, providing an array of sporting facilities alongside unparalleled leisure experiences catered to an endless range of athletes and sports enthusiasts.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Gracie will stage a ju-jitsu and multi-sports camp from April 21 in conjunction with SOHA Retreats. Perfect for MMA enthusiasts or anyone interested in self-defence, the six-day experience is a rare opportunity to learn from Gracie himself as well as leading instructors from Gracie Concepts and renowned coach Andy Roberts BJJ.
Priced from €2,276pp, the ‘Ultimate Royce Gracie Training Camp in Cyprus’ includes accommodation – with breakfast and airport transfers provided – at the resort’s premium hotel, which boasts a range of lavish rooms and suites and a fully equipped gym.
From May 26 – 30, former Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey will run a series of coaching sessions at the resort in partnership with Masters Football UK and Dream Team Soccer School. Children aged 5-16 of all abilities are invited to learn from a football legend who scored more than 170 goals for club and country – with an exclusive Masters Football Kit, signed certificate and medal included – for €435 per child.
Miguel Girbes, Director of Golf and Sports at Aphrodite Hills Resort, shared his excitement: “It is a pleasure to welcome Royce Gracie and Emile Heskey, two individuals who have excelled at their chosen sports, to educate and inspire a new generation of athletes. The experience and wisdom that they have collected across their distinguished careers – together with the coaching expertise of Gracie Concepts, Andy Roberts, Masters Football UK and Dream Team Soccer School – promises to make for an unforgettable experience for every attendee.”
Sporting excellence has defined Aphrodite Hills Resort for more than two decades, including as the home of PGA National Cyprus, the highest standard of recognition awarded to a golf course. Also, within the resort’s 234-hectare estate are premium facilities for tennis, padel, football, basketball and cycling, while the Aphrodite Hills Riding Club offers outstanding equestrian experiences in breathtaking Cypriot countryside.
Aphrodite Hills Resort has been a leading name in European sport and hospitality since the turn of the century, when the hotel, Cabell B. Robinson-designed golf course and clubhouse first opened.
