The Dunes Course
Modern golf inspired by the links tradition
The Dunes course at Costa Navarino, inaugurated in 2010 and designed by Bernhard Langer with European Golf Design, is the first signature course in Greece. Located by the sea, it combines the ambiance of traditional links with a typical Greek landscape of olive and citrus trees.
Greece
- Number of holes: 18
- Architects: Bernhard Langer and European Golf Design
- Year: 2010
- PAR 71
- Type: links (inspirations)
- Slope: 130
- Distance: 6018m
The route in detail
Ross McMurray, lead designer, emphasizes that this course offers a perfect balance between accessibility for average players and challenge for experienced golfers. The wide fairways and complex greens, divided into plateaus, require precision and strategy, especially with frequent wind.
Route & Infrastructure
Each hole has its own character, from the short, drivable par 4 to the long, demanding par 4, including technical par 3s and strategic par 5s, offering a varied and memorable course.
Location
Golf hotels
The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort 5*
Set on the seafront, on an immaculate sandy beach in Messenia, The Romanos – Costa Navarino offers a luxurious, soothing setting in the heart of the Peloponnese. This 5-star resort features 321 rooms and suites, many with a private infinity pool, all elegantly decorated in a style blending Greek tradition and contemporary design.
The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino 5*
Nestled within a spectacular natural landscape, on the seafront, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino offers an exceptional setting in Messenia, in the south-west of the Peloponnese. This luxurious 5-star resort draws on traditional local architecture and offers elegant accommodations set within villas with Mediterranean charm.
W Costa Navarino 5*
Set in Pylos, just 300 metres from Gialova Beach, the W Costa Navarino is the region's most exciting new address, opened in August 2022. This adults and young adults (12+) 5-star resort offers a vibrant, modern setting in the heart of a pristine Mediterranean landscape.