Greece: Navarino Bay

The Peloponnese peninsula of south-west Greece still feels undiscovered. Navarino Bay, in the ancient Messinia region, which runs down to the Ionian Sea in south-west Greece is wonderful area full of low verdant hills, sheer valleys, vineyards and olive trees. Costa Navarino is located in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, in one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean. Its philosophy is driven by a genuine desire to promote Messinia, while protecting and preserving not only its natural beauty but also a remarkable cultural heritage spanning 4,500 years. Costa Navarino is the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean. It consists of a number of distinct mixed-use resorts, the first in Greece, integrating deluxe hotels, signature golf courses, world-class spas, state-of-the art conference facilities and high-end private residences. Costa Navarino is home to two 5-star deluxe hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino, Anazoe Spa, a 4,000m2. spa & thalassotherapy center, two signature golf courses, over 20 fine dining venues, a wide range of sports, outdoor and cultural activities, plus an array of 5-star services.Named “European Golf Resort of the Year 2017” by the global golf tourism association IAGTO, Costa Navarino offers a world-class golf experience with its two 18-hole signature courses: The Dunes Course, set in diverse natural scenery with spectacular sea and river views, takes its name from the tall dunes that separate several holes from a golden beach, while The Bay Course offers panoramic sea and mountain views, with two holes playing along the historic Bay of Navarino.Costa Navarino was the dream of captain, entrepreneur and ship-owner Vassilis ‘Captain Vassilis’ Constantakopoulos. This native of Diavolitsi (the Devil’s Village), a small village north of Kalamata, always wanted to preserve, promote and give back to his homeland. Costa Navarino is therefore a bold project to achieve this end: to offer luxurious yet sustainable options for people the world over to come and discover the unspoiled beauty of Captain Vassilis’ homeland while immersing themselves in the history of the region and offering employment opportunities to the local community.