Greece
Costa Navarino
Overview
Greece's premier golf destination — three championship courses on the Peloponnese coast above the historic Bay of Navarino.
Why Play Golf Here
Costa Navarino combines world-class golf infrastructure with one of the most historically rich landscapes in Europe. Four championship courses — designed by Bernhard Langer, Robert Trent Jones II and José María Olazábal — share a setting of Mediterranean scrubland, ancient olive groves and panoramic views across the Bay of Navarino, the site of the decisive 1827 naval battle. The mild Messinian climate supports year-round golf, and the resort facilities rank among the finest in southern Europe.
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to November offer the best combination of comfortable temperatures and uncrowded courses. July and August can be hot for golf but the resort is fully operational year-round.
- Nearest airports
- Kalamata Airport (KLX) — the primary gateway, approximately 75 km north of the resort, Athens International Airport (ATH) — approximately 290 km by road, with broader year-round international connections
- Recommended stay
- 3–5 nights
Featured Courses
Where to stay
Costa Navarino Resort
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.
- Golf access
- On-site accommodation gives direct walkable access to all three resort courses — no transfer required.
- Restaurants & evenings
- The resort covers Greek, Mediterranean and international dining across multiple venues; the village of Methoni (15 km south) has traditional tavernas.
- Families
- Extensive resort facilities including a waterpark, kids' clubs and supervised activities. Methoni and Koroni fortresses, Nestor's Cave and the Bay of Navarino are within easy reach.
Pylos / Methoni
Staying in Pylos or nearby Methoni offers a more locally rooted experience of the Messinia coast — traditional Greek hospitality, lower costs, and easy access to the area's remarkable medieval fortresses and fishing harbours. A hire car is essential to reach the courses. Pylos sits directly on the Bay of Navarino, the same historic waters visible from the fairways of The Dunes Course.
- Golf access
- Pylos is around 15–20 minutes from Costa Navarino; a hire car is necessary.
- Restaurants & evenings
- Pylos has traditional Greek tavernas around its harbour square; Methoni offers quieter seafront dining.
- Families
- The Venetian castle at Methoni, the Ottoman fortress at Niokastro in Pylos, Sfakteria island and the Bay of Navarino history are exceptional for families interested in Greek and European history.
Location
Map of Costa Navarino coming soon