Costa Navarino, Greece
The Dunes Course
Bernhard Langer and European Golf Design's inaugural course at Costa Navarino — a sweeping coastal layout above the Bay of Navarino with views across the Ionian Sea.
Course overview
The Dunes Course was the first course to open at Costa Navarino in 2010 and established the resort's reputation as one of Europe's finest golf destinations. Designed by Bernhard Langer and European Golf Design, the 18-hole layout occupies a dramatic coastal plateau above the Bay of Navarino in Messinia, Peloponnese, weaving through Mediterranean dunes, sea buckthorn and indigenous vegetation. Several holes offer panoramic views across the Ionian Sea and the historic waters where the Battle of Navarino was fought in 1827. The course plays to a par of 71 and demands accurate ball-striking to navigate the prevailing sea breezes and challenging green complexes.
The essentials
- Architect
- Bernhard Langer / European Golf Design
- Established
- 2010
- Type
- Resort
- Par
- 71
- Location
- Messinia, Greece
Character & atmosphere
A breezy, links-influenced coastal layout with the scale of a championship course. Sea views dominate throughout, with the natural dune terrain shaping the routing in a way that feels organic rather than manufactured. The greens are large and undulating, rewarding approach shots held below the hole.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Bernhard Langer / European Golf Design, opened in 2010.
- Sea views feature throughout the round.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
- Part of a full golf resort, with facilities on site.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Kalamata Airport is the primary gateway for Costa Navarino, with seasonal direct services from several European cities. The resort is approximately 75 km south via the E65 and local roads. Car hire is available at the airport; private transfers can also be arranged through the resort. Athens International Airport (ATH) has broader year-round connections and is around 290 km north by road.
Where to stay
Staying within the Costa Navarino resort — either at The Romanos, A Luxury Collection Resort, or The Westin Resort Costa Navarino — is the most practical and immersive option for a golf break here. Both hotels sit directly alongside the courses, and guests can walk to the first tee. All dining, spa and leisure facilities are within the resort village, making it fully self-contained.
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Greece's premier golf destination — four championship courses on the Peloponnese coast above the historic Bay of Navarino.