The Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy is one of the headline events that players and their families can enjoy this year at the sustainably driven destination in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese.
Taking place from June 9-14, the event (which returns this summer after a successful debut last year) offers opportunities for golf enthusiasts to enjoy an exclusive “up close and personal” playing experience alongside a group of legends, with a private clinic , Q&A Session, a place in an invitation-only pro-am and an inside-the-ropes spectator experisnce with viewing access to the 54-hole tournament. And, with the addition of new flights from the UK to Kalamata International Airport, travelling to the destination has never been easier.
Earlier in February this year, the 2nd Aegean Messinia Pro-Am golf event took place at Costa Navarino, featuring a 54-hole competition across three of their signature courses: The Dunes Course, The Hills Course, and the International Olympic Academy Golf Course at Costa Navarino. Some of golf’s most famous names not only got to play on these fantastic courses but also got to enjoy the enhanced hospitality and refreshed new look at The Westin Resort at Costa Narino with its offering of revamped accommodation and enhanced lifestyle experiences.
Named as the ‘World’s Best Golf Venue’ at the World Golf Awards 2024, Costa Navarino is set for another eventful year across its four signature courses – The Dunes Course, The Bay Course and the two layouts at Navarino Hills, the International Olympic Academy Golf Course and The Hills Course.
5* Golf, 5* Luxury across four courses and four hotels!
Comprising four five-star luxury hotels, private residences, four signature golf courses, sports, leisure, gastronomic and cultural experiences, all the resorts at Costa Navarino will be open ahead of the Easter break, making it the perfect time to enjoy the mild temperatures and lush Messinian nature.
Golf for all the family
Named as the ‘World’s Best Golf Venue’ at the World Golf Awards 2024, Costa Navarino is set for another eventful year across its four signature courses, The Dunes Course, The Bay Course, the International Olympic Academy Golf Course and The Hills Course (the latter two being the two layouts at Navarino Hills).
The ultimate family and sports destination, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino has recently re-opened, unveiling a renewed look with redesigned accommodation, revitalised popular spaces and a brand-new lap pool. All rooms and family suites showcase fresh interiors, complete with new furniture, fabrics, fittings and lighting, while young guests can dive into endless fun at the revamped aqua park.
Designed as a pristine haven for adults and families seeking unparalleled service and authentic experiences, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort welcomes guests from April 9. The resort is introducing an enhanced programming this year with elevated gastronomy concepts, wellness retreats, pop-up events with renowned brands and a new adults-only pool.
Also opening on April 9, the vibrant adult-friendly escape W Costa Navarino is inviting golfers, friends, couples and families with young adults to indulge in an exciting season. Among the many highlights, culinary enthusiasts can look forward to the return of the “Chefs on Fire” series, whilst the “Ride the Wave” watersport sessions promise an adrenaline-fueled getaway.
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino reopens on April 10, inviting guests to experience a blend of Greek hospitality and the brand’s renowned Asian heritage. This season, the resort continues its exclusive “Stirring Stars” events, featuring globally acclaimed Michelin-starred guest chefs alongside exceptional wine events led by prestigious Greek and International wine houses.
An enhanced Villa Rentals Collection
Costa Navarino has expanded its Villa Rentals Collection for the 2025 season with new entries including, for the first time, exclusive properties in the beachfront Sea Dunes neighborhood. The collection features homes located either a few metres from the beach or nestled among verdant olive groves, offering breath-taking, unobstructed views.
The private properties offer golf groups and families the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the Costa Navarino Residences homeowner lifestyle.
Navarino Agora – Gastronomy, shopping & events to compliment and enhance your golfing experience
Navarino Agora, a hub of gastronomy and shopping, alongside cultural events which showcase the region’s heritage, will welcome guests, locals and visitors from April 9. A rich programme of events will encompass music and dance performances, film festivals, fashion events and more. Navarino Agora is home to more than 20 retail stores featuring Greek and
international brands, as well as restaurants, street food, an open-air cinema and entertainment venues.
Dining Experiences – A timeless culinary approach spanning 4,000 years
Inspired by Greece’s 4,000-year culinary heritage, Costa Navarino offers guests a selection of authentic Greek cuisine prepared with local olive oil and fresh, farm-sourced ingredients,
alongside global flavours and innovative fine dining concepts. With more than 40 dining venues, the food culture is central to the destination experience and the gastronomy offering
is elevated further this season, including an array of updated menus and speciality culinary experiences. Among those, a new collaboration with Michelin-starred restaurant CTC Urban
Gastronomy and chef Alexandros Tsiotinis to launch the new restaurant Paráfrasi by CTC, while W Costa Navarino welcomes Nikos Billis as its new executive chef, bringing his Michelin-starred background and passion for local and seasonal ingredients.
Away from the golf courses – Spa and sport
Away from the golf courses, Costa Navarino is serving up an array of sports and lifestyle experiences that golfers and families can enjoy throughout the year. Adults can relax in style after a day on the fairways with a visit to the award-winning Anazoe Spa to indulge in a range of soothing treatments. For active young guests, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino hosts an expansive multi-sports camp for kids featuring ten different sports -open to all destination guests- along with the NBA Basketball School, FC Bayern Football Camps, and new kids camps at the Mouratoglou Tennis Centre.
It’s never been easier to get here – expanded flights offering from the UK
Costa Navarino will be more accessible than ever to UK golfers in 2025, with new weekly flights from Bristol (Jet2) to Kalamata International Airport operating along with extra Jet2 and new EasyJet services from Manchester. In addition, there will be an extended British Airways flight from Heathrow flying five times a week while existing routes from London (EasyJet, Jet2, Ryanair) will continue. Aegean–Olympic Air flights will also connect Heraklion with Kalamata twice weekly from June.
For more information on Costa Navarino, visit: www.costanavarino.com
A Little Bit More About Costa Navarino and accommodation options
Costa Navarino is a sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean, located in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese of Greece. Graced with a breath-taking seaside landscape, this is a region shaped by 4,500 years of history. The Costa Navarino philosophy is driven by a genuine desire to preserve the natural beauty and heritage of Messinia. The destination comprises several distinct sites featuring five-star hotels, luxury private residences, a world-class golf experience, and many year-round activities.
Navarino Dunes is home to The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and Costa Navarino Residences. Navarino Bay is the setting for Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino and Navarino Agora, a curated marketplace. Both sites have signature golf courses, while at Navarino Hills there are two further signature golf courses.
