Location: Messinia, Greece | Ranking: #70
Type: Mediterranean resort golf | Designer: Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design
Editor’s Note: The Dunes Course is the original golf course at Costa Navarino and remains an important part of a much larger Messinia golf destination. Olive groves, coastal views and resort infrastructure make it particularly well suited to a multi-round Stay · Play · Recover itinerary.
Contact & Booking
- Website: costanavarino.com. Confirm current course access, green fees, accommodation packages and operating conditions directly with the resort.
- Access: Kalamata is the closest major regional gateway, but transfer times vary by route, traffic and season.
Course Character
The Dunes uses rolling ground, olive trees and Mediterranean vegetation rather than trying to imitate a traditional British links. Wind and firm conditions can influence strategy, while the resort’s wider course portfolio allows golfers to vary the style of golf across a longer stay.
Key Notes & 19th Hole
- Olive landscape: mature olive trees are a defining visual feature of the property, but individual tree ages should not be assumed without resort documentation.
- Multi-course destination: Costa Navarino now offers several courses, making it possible to build a substantial golf itinerary without changing regional base.
- Stay · Play · Recover: resort hotels, dining, spa and leisure facilities are integrated into the destination. Use current Costa Navarino information for accommodation rather than a generic Expedia CTA.
- Culture: Messinia and the wider Peloponnese contain significant historic sites; realistic drive times should be checked when planning excursions around tee times.
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