The Bay Course
Sea views, canyon holes and varied coastal landscapes.
Open since October 2011, The Bay Course is Costa Navarino’s second signature golf course and a deliberate contrast to The Dunes Course. It plays through three distinct landscapes — Seaside, Canyon and Grove — with elevated tees, Navarino Bay views, inland box canyons and mature olive trees creating a round that changes character repeatedly rather than following one visual theme.
Why play The Bay Course
The Bay Course works well as the second round in a Costa Navarino Course Swing. It is shorter than The Dunes Course from the back tees, but the value of the round comes from position, elevation changes and the transition between exposed sea views and more intimate inland holes. Two holes play directly along the historic Bay of Navarino, while many tees open towards the water or surrounding mountains.
Course character
- Seaside: holes framed by Navarino Bay, with the coastal setting most visible around the waterfront sections.
- Canyon: elevated tees and tighter inland corridors create a different strategic rhythm and more pronounced changes in elevation.
- Grove: mature olive trees and mountain views soften the setting and give the closing landscape a distinctly Messinian character.
- Decision-making: shorter overall length does not remove the need for placement; the variety of angles, slopes and green positions rewards choosing the correct side rather than simply hitting farther.
Practice, tuition and equipment
Costa Navarino’s golf operation supports tuition through the Navarino Golf Academy, while equipment and golf packages can include practical items such as shoes, buggies and club hire. Availability and inclusions change, so these should be confirmed when booking rather than assumed from an older package description.
Explore the four Costa Navarino courses
The Bay offers a distinctive mix of coastal views, canyon terrain and olive groves. Compare all four Costa Navarino courses and explore accommodation, spa experiences and multi-round itineraries in our Costa Navarino destination guide.
Stay · Play · Recover
The Bay Course sits within the wider Costa Navarino destination rather than as an isolated golf stop. That makes it straightforward to combine the round with resort accommodation, dining and wellness, including the broader Navarino Bay and Navarino Waterfront offer. Build recovery time around the sequence of rounds rather than treating the course schedule as the only structure for the trip.
Checked 18 September 2026. Course facts are based on Costa Navarino’s current dedicated Bay Course information. A separate resort overview has historically shown a different par figure, so TGG uses the dedicated current course page as the working source and recommends reconfirming course data, tee-time access, operations and package inclusions directly before travel. The Global Golfer’s editorial guidance is independent.
Contact & getting there
Navarino Bay, Costa Navarino, Messinia, Greece. The courses are spread across different resort locations; confirm your clubhouse and transfer arrangements.
Facilities & practice
Practice facilities, golf services, dining, tuition and equipment availability depend on the course location, date and booking. Confirm the facilities available for your round directly with Costa Navarino.
The Global Golfer view
Sea views, canyon holes and varied coastal landscapes. For a complete golf break, combine this round with the contrasting courses and resort experiences available across Costa Navarino.
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Before you book
Tee positions, visitor access, green fees, spa and dining arrangements may change. Check current information directly with the operator. The Global Golfer provides independent editorial guidance, not professional golf or medical advice.
Who it suits
Best fit for the trip
Coastal golf lovers
For travellers attracted to the Bay Course’s views of Navarino Bay and changing coastline.
Golf & leisure breaks
For guests combining golf with beach, dining and wellness time nearby.
Four-course journeys
For golfers wanting contrast between the Bay, Dunes, Hills and Olympic Academy courses.
Friends and couples
For mixed-interest trips with the round as one part of a wider stay.
