COSTA NAVARINO · DUNES
The Dunes Course
Bernhard Langer, 2010Greece's first signature course, a Bernhard Langer design with European Golf Design winding between olive groves, dunes and the Ionian shore in the Peloponnese. The headline round.
Golf holidays · the Mediterranean's new force
Greece Golf Holidays
Greece has quietly become a serious golf destination, and almost all of it flows from one remarkable resort. Costa Navarino's four courses, by Langer, Robert Trent Jones Jr and Olazabal, sit above the Ionian in the Peloponnese, with island rounds on Crete and Corfu to round out a trip.
April to NovemberBest season
4 to 7 nightsTrip length
60 to 220 eurosGreen fees
Fly to Kalamata or AthensFrom
Who this trip suits
Greece suits the golfer who wants the game wrapped in something more, ancient history, exceptional food and a coastline few golf destinations can match. It is ideal for couples and mixed groups where not everyone plays, because Costa Navarino is a full resort with beaches, spas and the ruins of Messenia close by, yet it satisfies the keen player with four genuine championship courses in one place.
It also works as a relaxed buddies trip for those who have done the busier Mediterranean circuits and want somewhere quieter and greener. Base at Costa Navarino for the bulk of the golf, then decide whether to add an island flight to Crete or Corfu or simply slow down and enjoy the Peloponnese.
The rounds to build around
Courses at the heart of the trip
COSTA NAVARINO · BAY
The Bay Course
Robert Trent Jones Jr, 2011A Robert Trent Jones Jr layout climbing the hillside above Navarino Bay, two holes playing right along the historic shoreline with sweeping sea and mountain views.
COSTA NAVARINO · OLYMPIC
International Olympic Academy
Jose Maria OlazabalAn Olazabal design set high above the coast, panoramic over the Bay of Navarino and the Ionian, the more recent of the two newer Costa Navarino courses.
COSTA NAVARINO · HILLS
The Hills Course
Jose Maria OlazabalThe fourth Costa Navarino course, again from Olazabal, rolling through the hills with elevation, framing and quiet to spare. Completes the deepest golf resort in the Mediterranean.
CRETE · HERSONISSOS
The Crete Golf Club
Bob Hunt, 2003A Bob Hunt desert style course in the hills above Hersonissos, framed by rugged Cretan mountains and the Aegean. A characterful island round and a fine reason to add a Crete leg.
CORFU · ROPA VALLEY
Corfu Golf Club
Donald Harradine, 1967The grand old course of Greek golf, a Donald Harradine parkland laid through the green Ropa Valley with rivers and lakes in play. Mature, shaded and unlike anywhere else in the country.
A sample five night trip
Nights 1 to 3 · Base at Costa Navarino. Settle into the Westin or Romanos in Messenia, with four courses on the doorstep. Warm up on the academy, then walk into the trip with a relaxed first round.
Day 1 · The Dunes Course. Open on the original signature course, Langer's run of holes through olive groves down to the sea, the round that put Greek golf on the map.
Day 2 · The Bay Course. Climb the hill for Robert Trent Jones Jr and the coastal holes above Navarino Bay, with a pause for the views before the turn.
Day 3 · Hills or Olympic Academy. Choose one of the two Olazabal courses, then trade the afternoon for the beach or the ancient site of Messene nearby.
Nights 4 to 5 · Island leg or unwind. Add a short flight to Crete for The Crete Golf Club, or simply stay put and let Costa Navarino's spa and coastline close the trip before flying home from Kalamata.
Indicative cost
Third party packages run from roughly 1,400 to 3,800 US dollars per person for a four to five night Costa Navarino trip in 2026, depending on hotel tier and rounds included. Indicative green fees run from around 60 euros at Crete and Corfu to 200 to 220 euros per round at the Costa Navarino courses in high season. Always confirm directly before booking.
Best time to book
For the prime spring and autumn windows, book three to four months ahead to secure the best Costa Navarino rooms and tee times. Summer is quieter for golf and can be paired with early morning play. Multi round packages and resort guest rates are the smart way to manage cost.
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Greece golf questions
When is the best time to play golf in Greece?
Spring from April to June and autumn from September to November are the ideal windows, warm and dry with the courses in fine condition. The Peloponnese and the islands play comfortably through winter, while midsummer is hot, so early tee times are best.
Spring from April to June and autumn from September to November are the ideal windows, warm and dry with the courses in fine condition. The Peloponnese and the islands play comfortably through winter, while midsummer is hot, so early tee times are best.
Where is the best golf in Greece?
Costa Navarino in the southwest Peloponnese is the heart of Greek golf, with four eighteen hole courses by Bernhard Langer, Robert Trent Jones Jr and Jose Maria Olazabal. The islands add The Crete Golf Club near Hersonissos and the historic Corfu Golf Club in the Ropa Valley.
Costa Navarino in the southwest Peloponnese is the heart of Greek golf, with four eighteen hole courses by Bernhard Langer, Robert Trent Jones Jr and Jose Maria Olazabal. The islands add The Crete Golf Club near Hersonissos and the historic Corfu Golf Club in the Ropa Valley.
How much are green fees?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 60 euros at Crete and Corfu up to roughly 200 to 220 euros per round at the Costa Navarino courses in high season. Resort guests and multi round packages bring the cost down. Always confirm directly before booking.
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 60 euros at Crete and Corfu up to roughly 200 to 220 euros per round at the Costa Navarino courses in high season. Resort guests and multi round packages bring the cost down. Always confirm directly before booking.
How many rounds fit into a week?
Costa Navarino alone holds four courses, so a four to five night stay can be all golf or an easy mix of rounds, beach and the archaeology of Messenia. Add an island leg to Crete or Corfu for variety.
Costa Navarino alone holds four courses, so a four to five night stay can be all golf or an easy mix of rounds, beach and the archaeology of Messenia. Add an island leg to Crete or Corfu for variety.
What does a Greece golf holiday cost?
Indicative third party packages run from roughly 1,400 to 3,800 US dollars per person for a four to five night Costa Navarino trip in 2026, depending on hotel tier and rounds included. Always confirm directly before booking.
Indicative third party packages run from roughly 1,400 to 3,800 US dollars per person for a four to five night Costa Navarino trip in 2026, depending on hotel tier and rounds included. Always confirm directly before booking.
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