Costa Navarino is one of Europe’s most awarded and popular golf resorts, located on the scenic Greek coastline.
In just over a decade, Costa Navarino has established itself as Europe’s leading golf destination. Nestled in the unspoiled region of Messinia in the southwestern Peloponnese, Greece, the resort has earned a remarkable number of international accolades. It was named the “World’s Best Golf Venue” at the 2024 World Golf Awards and claimed the top spot in Golf World’s 2024 ranking of Continental Europe’s Top 100 Resorts.
World-Class Golf Courses at Costa Navarino
Golf is at the heart of Costa Navarino’s reputation. Within just 13 kilometers, four signature courses offer variety and challenge. The Dunes Course, designed by Bernhard Langer, was the first to put the resort on the map, weaving through olive groves and riverbanks with a strategic layout. The Bay Course by Robert Trent Jones Jr. hugs the Ionian coastline, offering holes with unforgettable sea views.
The latest additions, opened in 2022, are two José María Olazábal designs: the Hills Course and the International Olympic Academy Golf Course. Perched high above Navarino Bay, they feature wide fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and sweeping panoramas. All four courses are GEO Certified® and built to the highest environmental standards, reflecting the resort’s commitment to sustainable tourism.
Supporting facilities are equally impressive, with driving ranges and short-game areas at each course. The resort’s golf team was named “Golf Operations Team of the Year” at the 2025 59club Europe Awards, and service is seamless throughout.
Beyond Golf: Sports, Wellness, and Family Fun
Costa Navarino is more than just a collection of golf courses—it’s a complete destination where golf blends naturally with sports, wellness, and culture. The Mouratoglou Tennis Centre, the first of its kind outside France, offers 17 courts for tennis, padel, and pickleball. The NBA Basketball School, FC Bayern Football Camps, and various sports academies cater to younger guests, while the Ionian Sea invites visitors to enjoy sailing, SUP, and other water sports. The Anazoe Spa draws on ancient Greek rituals to create treatments as restorative as the surroundings.
Accommodations are another highlight. The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, offers discreet elegance. The recently renovated Westin Resort Costa Navarino remains a family favorite. W Costa Navarino is among Greece’s most prestigious hotels, and the legendary Mandarin Oriental crowns a hilltop with endless Mediterranean views. Each property has its own style but shares the same pristine setting.
Gastronomy and Mediterranean Flavors
Dining is a cornerstone of the Costa Navarino experience. Over 40 restaurants celebrate Messinian flavors, global influences, and creative fine dining. Barbouni, the iconic open-air beach restaurant, offers fresh seafood, toes in the sand, and sunset cocktails. Olive oil tastings, wine masterclasses, and cooking lessons make cuisine as compelling a reason to visit as the golf itself.
Traveling to Costa Navarino is easy. Kalamata International Airport is just 45 minutes