I first went to Costa Navarino back in 2016, and at that stage of my career, I was still relatively new to the ‘vlogging’ game. My travel from a golf standpoint at that time had been reasonable, but still limited.
So, when I first found out I was heading on a filming trip in Greece, I must admit I had no idea what to expect. After all, I don’t think it is unreasonable to suggest that most golfers probably would not readily associate Greece with golf. Perfect weather: Tick. World-class beaches: Tick. Fascinating historical attractions and delicious food: Double tick. But Golf? Well, the jury was still out…
Fast forward seven years and I am here to tell you that it is now definitely time to associate Greece with our beloved game. The video and article below explain why…
Firstly, I was impressed by how good Costa Navarino was the first time I went. The accommodation options back then were The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Costa Navarino, both great examples of five-star luxury without even a hint of stuffiness or pomposity, just how we golfers like it these days, right?
The Bay Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, and The Dunes Course, designed by Bernhard Langer, made up the golf offering back then, and the combined 36 holes across two equally spectacular locations were more than adequate. But now, in arguably the most picturesque location in all of Costa Navarino – high up in the hills overlooking Navarino Bay – you have another 36 holes to choose from, with The Hills Course and International Olympic Academy Golf Course both having been designed by Ryder Cup legend José María Olazábal.
So that is 72 spellbinding holes of golf all in one destination, so from a ‘Best New Golf Destination in Europe’ contender, we are off to a good start.
Rory on the tee at the Bernhard Langer designed Dunes Course
(Image credit: Future)
It is worth pointing out as well that when we say ‘new’, we are talking in relative terms. Costa Navarino entered the fray since the turn of the millennium. Throw in the advent of Navarino Hills, which has been added to the Costa Navarino portfolio over the last couple of years, and Costa…
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