The landmark 20th AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am, an enhanced hospitality and lifestyle offering and immersive experiences rooted in Messinian legacy are among the many highlights as Costa Navarino prepares for its busiest golf season yet in 2026.
The milestone pro-am will headline an expanded golf events calendar for players – including the return of The Legends Tour – at the sustainably driven destination in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese. Increased connectivity from the UK and Europe to Kalamata International Airport will make Costa Navarino more accessible than ever.
The Westin Resort Costa Navarino will open on February 27 with all other luxury resorts open in time for the Easter holiday period, for an ideal getaway to enjoy the mild temperatures and lush Messinian nature.
Golf for everyone
Winner of the coveted ‘World’s Best Golf Venue’ honour at the World Golf Awards in 2024 and 2025, the new golf season at Costa Navarino is set to be busiest yet for the destination and its four signature courses – The Dunes Course, The Bay Course and the two layouts at Navarino Hills, the International Olympic Academy Golf Course and The Hills Course.
At the heart of the golf offering will be two major international tournaments in June, the Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy and the AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am. The Legends Tour event will take place from June 8-13 and offers an exclusive ‘up close and personal’ playing experience alongside a group of golf legends, with a private golf clinic and Q & A session. Additional benefits include a place in an invitation-only pro-am and inside-the-ropes spectator viewing access to the 54-hole tournament.
The AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am promises to be equally memorable, with an international field of professionals and amateurs set to gather in Greece for a new summer date (June 24-28) to celebrate the 20th edition of the 54-hole event. This year’s pro-am is poised to feature a record line-up of 75 teams, while golfers will also be able to enjoy a wide and varied tournament schedule at Costa Navarino over the coming months.
Enhanced lifestyle experiences
The Westin Resort Costa Navarino is the ultimate family and sports destination, opening on February 27. Guests can immerse themselves in nature and stay active through outdoor pursuits, while younger members of the family can engage in tailor-made kids’ programmes including the NBA Basketball School and football and junior tennis camps at the destination’s Mouratoglou Tennis Center.
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will welcome guests from March 31, unveiling a season shaped by gastronomy, wellness and curated experiences. Highlights include a signature retreat by Taryn Toomey, founder of The Class, alongside an elevated culinary calendar featuring Michelin starred chefs and wine events with prestigious estates such as Château Margaux.
W Costa Navarino sets the tone for the destination’s high‑energy rhythm from April 2, with elevated dining, avant‑garde mixology and engaging music acts. Additionally, the resort offering is complemented this year by bespoke experiences for OASIS Villas’ guests, to be enjoyed in expansive indoor‑outdoor seaside living.
The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort opens on April 8 with a programme inspired by the Messinian heritage. Experiences are shaped by authenticity and seasonality, with an epicurean focus rooted in local produce; new wellness concepts that foster holistic wellbeing and tailor-made experiences exclusively for villa guests.
Expanded Villa Rentals Collection offering
The Villa Rentals Collection introduces new properties for the 2026 season, including spacious five and six‑bedroom homes ideal for multi‑generational stays and larger groups travelling together. Guests can enjoy five-star resort amenities paired with the space, privacy, and flexibility of a private home. For those seeking to embrace the destination fully, a very limited selection of custom, and turnkey villas offers the opportunity to create a private home for life, with almost all Costa Navarino Residences now sold.
Navarino Agora introduces new concepts
Navarino Agora, a hub of gastronomy and shopping, alongside cultural events which showcase the region’s heritage, continues to evolve and opens for the season on April 8. This year, new street‑food‑inspired culinary concepts will feature easy sushi and smash burgers to authentic souvlaki.
Homeric journeys and Messinian heritage are brought to life
For golfers and guests seeking to follow in the footsteps of ancient Greek poet Homer’s epic, Costa Navarino is introducing an Odyssey-fuelled journey this season, with the chance to visit historic sites woven into the experience. The season is shaped by epic-inspired programmes across culture, gastronomy, and wellbeing, inviting guests to engage in the true spirit of philoxenia (hospitality), from wellness rituals and family adventures to philosophical discussions and exploration trails.
A culinary journey shaped by local traditions and contemporary creativity
At the heart of the destination’s gastronomy offering this season is Symposio, where the timeless ritual of sharing food is reimagined in unique locations. The culinary landscape is further enriched by the return of the popular ‘Chefs on the Beach’ series at W Costa Navarino hosting leading Greek and international chefs, the introduction of new Greek cuisine concepts and Messinian Roots events across The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, reinterpreting local flavours.
Year-round sporting experiences and events
Away from golf, guests can take advantage of a dynamic, year-round sports programme with a wide array of activities available to enjoy including tennis, cycling, hiking and water sports. A key milestone for the destination is an expanded offering at the Mouratoglou Tennis Center, in addition to renewed football facilities, while the internationally renowned 2026 PPC IRONMAN® 70.3® Costa Navarino, Peloponnese, Greece, will return on October 24-26, marking the next chapter in its endurance journey.
Wellness shaped by healing traditions
Inspired by Hippocratic philosophy and supported by modern science, wellbeing at Costa Navarino is centered on regeneration and longevity. New programmes this year will encourage a more conscious rhythm of life, from the Messinian Wellbeing Festival with curated Greek and international practitioners to seasonal weeks and multi-day retreats focusing on longevity, movement and mind reset.
Increased connectivity
Costa Navarino will be more accessible than ever to golfers in 2026, with a number of new flights operating from the UK and Europe to Kalamata International Airport, just a 45-minute drive away. As well as British Airways operating a new daily direct service from Gatwick to Kalamata between May and October, Jet2 is launching new twice-weekly direct flights from Gatwick (July 1) and Edinburgh (May 5), in addition to their services from Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and London Stansted. Condor is launching a new thrice-weekly flight from Hamburg between May and October while Swiss Air will fly weekly to Kalamata from Geneva from July to August 31. There are also connecting flights from Athens with Aegean-Olympic Air from March 31.
