Golf Like The Gods At Costa Navarino

Famous for the Olympics, beautiful islands and a fascinating history and culture, Greece is now making a name for itself in a different arena. There’s no where better for golf than Costa Navarino.

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Inside Costa Navarino, Greece’s Premier Golf Destination

Ask yourself the question ‘what is Greece is famous for?’, and there’s a good chance the Olympics, the Greek Gods, its breathtaking islands and fascinating ancient history and culture will feature among the answers. It’s also a fair bet that a sizeable percentage of the UK population are jetting off in Greece’s direction this summer for a Mediterranean break under cloudless sunny skies.

But did you know that, among this group of holidaymakers, there will be a growing number of people who will set sail for Greece not to laze on one of its many sandy beaches or by a pool but, instead, to experience the many delights of Costa Navarino – a world-class golf destination.

‘Golf, you’re kidding me?’ we hear you say, but what started out as the ambitious vision of one man is now a glorious reality and Costa Navarino fully deserves its growing reputation among the world’s premier modern golf developments.

The lifelong dream of ship owner and keen environmentalist Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos to create a sustainable tourism destination in his home region of Messinia, Costa Navarino was unveiled to the golfing world in 2010 and has come a long way in a very short time. As well as being named ‘World’s Best Golf Venue’ at last year’s World Golf Awards, Costa Navarino has also been ranked number one in the last two editions of Golf World’s industry-leading ‘Top 100 Resorts in Continental Europe’ list.

It is, however, far more than a resort: it is a destination with a choice of four signature 18-hole golf courses, four five-star luxury hotels and private residences, not to mention the available array of sports, leisure, gastronomic and cultural experiences. Add everything up, and it’s easy to see why golfers have headed in increasing numbers to Greece’s southwest Peloponnese to see for themselves what the fuss is all about.

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Costa Navarino’s four signature courses consist of The Dunes Course, The Bay Course and two courses at Navarino Hills, the International Olympic Academy Golf Course and The Hills Course, both designed by two-time Masters champion José María Olazábal.

Situated within a maximum distance of 13km, each golf course at Costa Navarino offers a different and enjoyable challenge. Built using the best sustainable practices and GEO certified, all are equally memorable in their own right – from the technical demands of The Dunes Course and dramatic backdrops of The Bay Course to the challenges set by the two layouts at Navarino Hills, which opened in 2022 and are perched high above the historic bay of Navarino.

Away from golf, the abundance of facilities and activities include 17 state-of-the-art courts at the Mouratoglou Tennis Centre, where guests can choose from tennis, padel and pickleball at the first facility of its kind outside France; the new watersports centre offers a wide range of water sports such as windsurfing and waterskiing, as well as kayaks and SUPs; and the NBA Basketball School covers on-court training, skill development and basketball education for all levels. You can also discover the great outdoors through cycling and hiking.

Guests can choose from four five-star hotels at Costa Navarino: The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, is ideal for couples seeking a distinctive luxury holiday; The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino is the perfect choice for families and has unveiled a renewed look with re-designed accommodation, revitalised popular spaces and a new lap pool; while the adult-friendly W Costa Navarino is ideal for those seeking a chilled and relaxing holiday in a vibrant, chic beachfront setting. Finally, there is the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, where guests can enjoy the ultra-luxury experience. The nearby Navarino Agora is open to guests and locals and is a hub of gastronomy and shopping, alongside cultural events which showcase the region’s heritage.

Pool time at W Costa Navarino

Getting to the destination from the UK has never been easier, with new and expanded flight services from the likes of Heathrow, Manchester and Bristol making this idyllic corner of Greece an increasingly attractive proposition to live.

Costa Navarino Residences feature a collection of luxury villas for private ownership, developed in the most privileged locations in terms of privacy and views within the Navarino Dunes resort.

The villas are offered off-plan with extensive customisation options, or ‘turn-key’ within a framework to ensure harmony of the built and natural environment, governed by comprehensive design guidelines and operating regulations that safeguard the interests of all owners. Residence owners will enjoy privileged access to all resort services, sports facilities, golf courses and events as well as exclusive benefits available only to them.

Moreover, those seeking to immerse into the home-owner experience of Costa Navarino Residences can select from a range of luxury villas available to rent, whilst enjoying all the facilities and services the destination has to offer through Villa Rental Collection.

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