Golf in Greece & Cyprus | Costa Navarino, Crete & Corfu

Regions: Peloponnese, Crete and Corfu (Greece), plus Cyprus | Typical golf-travel windows: spring and autumn | Airports: Kalamata (KLX), Heraklion (HER), Corfu (CFU), Larnaca (LCA) / Paphos (PFO)

Editor’s Note: This guide connects the main golf bases in Greece with a separate Cyprus option. Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese now offers four signature courses across Navarino Dunes, Bay and Hills, while Crete and Corfu provide island alternatives. Cyprus is included separately because Aphrodite Hills is a practical eastern-Mediterranean golf-resort option rather than a Greek destination.

The 5 Courses to Play

1. Costa Navarino — The Dunes Course, Peloponnese

Designer: Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design | Opened: May 2010 | Par/Yardage: 71 / 6,581 yards
Why Play It: Greece’s first signature-designed golf course combines sea and river views with links-style features near the coast, then moves through olive and citrus groves. Wide fairways, large undulating greens and multiple tee sets make it suitable as an opening round in a Costa Navarino itinerary.
Plan: Open The Dunes Course Intelligence | Reconfirm current tee-time pricing and availability directly with Costa Navarino.

2. Costa Navarino — The Bay Course

Designer: Robert Trent Jones II | Opened: October 2011 | Par/Length: 71 / 5,614 metres from the back tees
Why Play It: The Bay Course offers a contrasting seaside round across three distinct landscapes — Seaside, Canyon and Grove — with panoramic views across the historic Bay of Navarino and several holes playing directly beside the water.
Plan: Open The Bay Course Intelligence | Reconfirm current tee-time pricing and availability directly with Costa Navarino.

Continue the Costa Navarino Course Swing: International Olympic Academy Golf Course · The Hills Course. Together with Dunes and Bay, these complete the four-course Costa Navarino rotation.

3. Aphrodite Hills Golf — Cyprus

Designer: Cabell B. Robinson | Opened: 2002 | Course: 18 holes, par 71
Why Play It: The course sits on two plateaus separated by a natural canyon, with the par-3 7th playing across the ravine. The current resort positions it as PGA National Cyprus, with practice, tee-time reservations, accommodation, dining and spa available within the wider resort.
Book: aphroditehills.com | Check current tee-time pricing and access directly.

4. Crete Golf Club — Hersonissos

Designer: Bob Hunt | Original design: 2003 | Course: 18 holes
Why Play It: The Crete Golf Club is an 18-hole course at Hersonissos, around 15 minutes from Heraklion International Airport. The club welcomes visitors subject to availability and combines golf with an on-site hotel and wider access to Crete.
Book: cretegolfclub.com | Visitors are currently welcomed subject to availability; reconfirm access directly.

5. Corfu Golf Club — Ropa Valley

Designer: Donald Harradine | Opened: 1971 | Setting: Ropa Valley, Corfu
Why Play It: Corfu Golf Club opened in 1971 after Donald Harradine was commissioned to design the course. It sits inland in the Ropa Valley and currently welcomes visitors, with the club asking players to contact it before arrival.
Book: corfugolfclub.com | Check current visitor availability and packages directly.

Where to Stay

The Romanos, A Luxury Collection Resort — Costa Navarino: A luxury base at Navarino Dunes beside The Dunes Course and the 4,000m² Anazoe Spa, with resort transport connecting guests to the Bay and Hills golf areas. Check availability on Expedia →
Amanzoe, Peloponnese: Aman’s Greek resort — Grecian-style pavilions in the Peloponnese hills above the sea. A separate ultra-luxury Peloponnese option for travellers building a wider regional itinerary.
Aphrodite Hills Resort: A Cyprus golf-resort base with direct course access, accommodation, spa and dining.
Corfu Palace Hotel: A Corfu Town base for combining the island with golf in the Ropa Valley; reconfirm current transfer time for the dates and traffic conditions.

Practical Information

Getting There: Kalamata International Airport (KLX) is the closest major airport for Costa Navarino, while Athens provides another routing option. Crete, Corfu and Cyprus use their respective regional airports. Check current airline schedules and ground-transfer times for the travel dates.
Seasonality: Spring and autumn are commonly used for golf trips because they avoid the peak-summer heat. Check current weather and course operating conditions before choosing tee times.
Cultural Integration: Greece’s golf courses sit within a landscape of extraordinary historical depth. In Messinia, Costa Navarino can be paired with Pylos, Methoni, Ancient Messene and the wider Peloponnese; build longer transfers around realistic road times rather than treating the region as a single compact sightseeing circuit.
Food: Build time for regional dining rather than treating the trip as golf-only. The Peloponnese and Crete each have distinct local produce and culinary traditions.

Checked 19 September 2026. Course access, airline schedules, green fees and resort arrangements are time-sensitive and should be reconfirmed before travel. The Global Golfer’s editorial guidance is independent.