Costa Navarino (The Dunes Course)
Greece's original signature course — a Bernhard Langer design running from olive groves to sea views in the Peloponnese, open to any traveller as public resort golf.
Costa Navarino (The Dunes Course) in photos
Can I play Costa Navarino (The Dunes Course)?
Yes — the Dunes Course is public-access resort golf, open to visitors as well as guests of the Costa Navarino hotels, and managed under the Troon umbrella. Book a tee time directly with the golf reservations team or online; staying at a resort hotel earns reduced rates and easier access. It was the first signature golf course in Greece and remains one of the country's leading rounds.
How to book: Reserve online or through the resort's golf reservations; resort guests book alongside their stay for the best rates and priority. Advance booking is recommended in the busy April–October season. Buggies, clubs and lessons can be arranged at the pro shop.
About Costa Navarino (The Dunes Course)
The Dunes Course was the first signature golf course in Greece, designed by two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design and opened in 2010 at Costa Navarino in Messinia. The par-71 layout weaves through a diverse Peloponnesian landscape of olive and fruit groves and along the meandering Sellas river before opening to spectacular Ionian Sea views. Conditioned to international standards and managed under Troon, it anchors what has become the Mediterranean's leading golf destination. As public-access resort golf, it can be booked by any visitor, with the best rates reserved for those staying at the Costa Navarino hotels.
Signature hole
Several holes run beside the meandering Sellas river and through olive and fruit groves, opening to spectacular sea views — a distinctly Mediterranean stretch found nowhere else in Greece.
What makes it special
Greece's first signature course
Bernhard Langer's 2010 design opened top-tier golf in the country for the first time.
Groves to the sea
Holes thread olive and citrus groves and the Sellas river before revealing Ionian views.
Public resort access
Any traveller can book, with reduced green fees for guests of the Costa Navarino hotels.
Need to know
Best time to play
April to June and September to October offer warm, comfortable golf; midsummer is hot but very playable early and late in the day.
Dress code
Collared shirt and tailored shorts or trousers; soft spikes. Standard resort golf attire.
Good to know
A buggy-friendly resort layout with a full academy, driving range and practice areas; allow around four hours. Combine with the resort's second courses for a multi-round Peloponnese golf trip.
Upcoming golf tournaments
Prefer to watch the world’s best? Book tickets to an upcoming tournament, then add a hotel and flights.
Getting there
Nearest airports
Kalamata (KLX) ~45 min; Athens (ATH) ~3h by road.
On arrival
Costa Navarino is about 45 minutes by car from Kalamata Airport in the southwest Peloponnese. Many visitors fly into Kalamata seasonally or drive roughly three hours from Athens via the modern motorway network.
Stay near the course
The resort's own hotels — including The Romanos, The Westin and the newer Navarino properties — put you minutes from the first tee with guest golf rates. The historic town of Pylos and Messinian coast offer nearby character.
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort
Romanos
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
Romanos
★★★★ 4-starTap for live prices Aelia Home Suites
Costa Navarino
A taste of the luxury stays near Costa Navarino (The Dunes Course) — tap any hotel to see live availability and prices for your dates, or search them all.
Plan your golf trip
Hotels near the course
Live-priced stays a short drive from the 1st tee.
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Get to Messinia — search fares to the nearest airport.
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Explore MessiniaFrequently asked questions
Can anyone play the Dunes Course?
Yes — it is public-access resort golf, open to visitors as well as hotel guests, with tee times booked directly through the resort.
How much does it cost to play?
The peak-season visitor green fee is around €240, with lower rates for guests staying at the Costa Navarino resort hotels.
Do I need a handicap?
There is no strict handicap requirement for the Dunes Course; visitors of all standards are welcome, with buggies and lessons available.
When is the best time to play?
Spring and autumn (April–June, September–October) deliver the most comfortable weather in the southern Peloponnese.
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Green fees, access rules and tee-time policies change frequently and vary by season. The figures here are indicative for trip planning — always confirm on the official site before booking.
Guide updated 2026-07-27.