For those of us who live in, let?s say, an unpredictable climate, jetting off to sunnier climes of holiday hotspots such as Greece has long been the done thing when the time comes for a well deserved holiday. The islands of Crete and Corfu have long been synonymous with beach holidays, offering a relaxed atmosphere, tranquil beaches, and endless restaurants and bars where fresh seafood and a shot or two of ouzo can be sampled by holiday makers looking to enjoy a traditional taste of Greece but it is the southern region of Peloponnese where golfers should be aiming their tee shots.
This is one of the most culturally-rich regions of Greece with 4,000 years of traceable history including Olympia, the sanctuary of Zeus and site of the ancient Olympic Games. Time seems to have stood still in much of the Peloponnese, and even in the larger towns the pace of life and the people are more traditionally Greek than in some of the more touristy islands.
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Costa Navarino is situated on the Peloponnese coastline and even in the high season you have a good chance of finding your very own private cove in which to relax away from the golf course.
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But what of the golf? Well, in Peloponnese golf is in its infant stages with just the one resort catering for golfers?but what a resort it is!
The Costa Navarino Resort, managed by Troon Golf, is part of a truly extraordinary development in one of the most attractive and undeveloped parts of Greece, offering magnificent views of the Ionian Sea and incorporating luxurious accommodations with two outstanding golf courses including one of Bernhard Langer?s most impressive designs to date and a fantastic Robert Trent Jones course as well.
The Dunes Course is the gem in Costa Navarino?s crown and will thrill all who play it. Designed by former Masters Champion and winning Ryder Cup captain, Bernhard Langer, this course offers breathtaking views over the nearby sea and the river that snakes it way through the resort; even if you?re slightly off your game you can?t fail to enjoy a walk around this corner of Greece!
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The accommodations at Costa Navarino boast views to rival those found on the two outstanding golf courses.
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The Dunes Course is primarily a resort course but a total yardage of 6,755 yards coupled with a number of more sympathetic tee positions will ensure every golfer from the weekend warrior to the enviable experts will find a suitably enjoyable challenge. Positioned close to the sea, a number of the holes on the Dunes Course have a subtle links like feel to them with the remaining inland holes offering a taste of a more traditional Greek landscape with olive trees and citrus groves flanking the gently undulating fairways.
The Bay Course on the other hand offers a different challenge to that of the Dunes Course which in the mind of all at Your Golf Travel is the sign of a top class golf resort. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, the Bay Course measures a more modest 6,299 yards from the tips and as such is a more relaxing course?perhaps the one to play the night after one too many ouzos! The imaginative layout calls for a more strategic approach than the Dunes and also offers amazing panoramic views of the sea and nearby mountains. In fact, several holes play directly along the coastline and two directly overlook the historic bay of Navarino.
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The Dunes and the Bay courses provide the golfer with great variety, taking them on a journey both through the lush hills and along the idyliic coastline of the Peloponnese region.
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As with all courses managed by Troon Golf, the conditioning if the courses at Costa Navarino is exemplary with manicured fairways and well maintained rough, not to mention silky smooth putting surfaces, constant throughout. But it is not just the quality of the courses that is impressive here. Troon Golf provide a truly top drawer country club experience with personal meet and greets upon arrival and a number of amenities and services that ensure a VIP golfing experience from start to finish. In terms of location, quality and the total package, playing golf at Costa Navarino, whether it?s on the Navarino Dunes or Navarino Bay course, takes some beating. Thankfully, we can also report that the quality of the golf is also reflected throughout the rest of the resort, making Costa Navarino a truly memorable place to enjoy some time away on a golf holiday.
Accommodation comes in the form of the excellent Westin Resort and the impossibly luxurious Romanos Luxury Collection. Both feature an endless array of amenities that will ensure your total comfort throughout your golf holiday and thanks to their spectacular locations ? the Westin Resort enjoys a picturesque hillside location and the Romanos Luxury Collection sits amid lush olive groves, overlooking the Ionian Sea ? offer fantastic views of the surrounding countryside which can be enjoyed from private balconies or terraces and even private infinity pools.
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Many of the ground floor accommodations in both the Westin Resort and the Romanos Luxury Collection boast private infinity pools.
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Each accommodation option offers its guests a multitude of dining options as well, meaning that no matter your taste you will find something that will satisfy your cravings! Leisure facilities are also extensive meaning time away from the golf courses can be as relaxing or as fun filled as you wish. Fire pits provide a great place to relax in the evening while outdoor pools with swim up bars offer a refreshing place to relax after a round of golf. Those looking to really unwind will find sanctuary at the spa and those with an adventurous side will have an endless array of indoor and outdoor leisure pursuits to choose from.
The resort is well placed to provide easy access to the best this intoxicating region has to offer. UNESCO World Heritage List sites, including famous Olympia, Mystras and the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, as well as Ancient Messini, the Palace of Nestor, are all within driving distance.
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The guestrooms at Costa Navarino are luxuriously furnished and infinitely comfortable; a great base for a golf break in the sun.
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All in all Costa Navarino has no equal in Greece and it certainly holds its own against the finest resorts in Europe. For those who have had their fill of the more traditional golfing hotspots of the Algarve and the Costa del Sol, Greece and Costa Navarino will provide the ultimate golfing experience.
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For more information on Greece Golf Holidays and the Costa Navarino Resort please visit www.yourgolftravel.com or call free on 0800 043 6644.
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Source: http://www.yourgolftravel.com/19th-hole/2012/08/30/greek-golf-holidays-the-costa-navarino-resort/
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