A large seafront resort among Messinian olive groves, with golf, tennis, a 4,000 square metre spa and a kilometre of beach.
The Romanos is our answer for families and groups who want everything in one place. It sits on the Dunes Beach at Costa Navarino, a stretch of sand over a kilometre long on the Ionian coast, with golf courses, a tennis centre and dozens of restaurants within the wider resort.
Rooms start at 43 square metres, and many have their own infinity pool looking out to sea or over the golf course. Couples who want more privacy should look at the Ionian Exclusive suites, which come with butler service and a separate check-in. The Anazoe Spa covers 4,000 square metres and there is an indoor pool for the shoulder months.
Outside the gates, Messinia is one of the quieter corners of mainland Greece: Gialova Lagoon for birdwatching and long, empty stretches of coast. It is not a small or intimate hotel, and in high summer it is busy with families, so couples looking for peace should aim for June or September.
The entry rooms at 43 square metres with garden views and a king or two twin beds; Deluxe Sea View and Premium Deluxe versions face the sea.
A 43 square metre room with a 23 square metre private infinity pool, looking over the resort, or out to sea in the Premium version.
An 82 square metre suite with a separate living room, dining for four and a private infinity pool, with 24-hour butler service on call.
A 142 square metre villa on the edge of the Dunes Beach with a private pool, living room and a terrace set up for private dining.
The two largest villas at 630 and 660 square metres, with private pools, gym, spa area and sauna, and three bedrooms in Villa Methoni.
The Romanos has its own pool bars, including the Eleon pool bar for adults and over-12s, and guests can choose from more than 40 restaurants and bars across Costa Navarino, from the Dunes Agora village square to beach restaurants. Private dinners and events can be arranged across indoor and outdoor venues.
The Anazoe Spa covers 4,000 square metres and blends traditional therapies with modern treatments. The Romanos Health Club adds an indoor pool, a large indoor jacuzzi and a steam room, and the Mouratoglou Tennis Center has 12 courts.
Strong for families. A kids' club covers babies and toddlers from four months to three years and children aged 4 to 12, and there is an aqua park with three slides for children over 1.20 metres. The Eleon pool is kept for adults and over-12s.
| Beach | The Dunes Beach, over 1 km long |
|---|---|
| Room sizes | From 43 square metres; villas from 142 square metres |
| Golf | Four 18-hole courses at Costa Navarino within 13 km of each other |
| Spa | Anazoe Spa, 4,000 square metres |
| Kids' club | Four months to 12 years |
| Transfers | Limousine to the airport on request; helicopter flights with Navarino Flight Services |
Navarino Dunes, Messinia, south-west Peloponnese, Greece
A few of the things we plan for guests in Greece.
Stay on the caldera rim in Imerovigli or Firostefani rather than Oia, which fills with visitors at sunset. Walk the cliff path from Fira to Oia early in the morning, then spend an afternoon tasting assyrtiko at a winery in the island's interior. A private catamaran at sunset avoids the crowds on the terraces. Cruise ships make the middle of the day busy from spring to autumn.
Much of Milos can only be reached by water. A day boat takes you to the sea caves and rock arches at Kleftiko, with swim stops in water so clear the seabed looks close enough to touch. On land, Sarakiniko is a moonscape of pale volcanic rock, best seen early. Plaka, the hilltop village, is the place for sunset and dinner.
Paros is the easy island: good beaches, short drives and the harbour at Naoussa lined with fish tavernas. Walk the old Byzantine path from Lefkes to Prodromos in the cooler hours, and take the short ferry to Antiparos for a quieter beach day. It suits families and couples who want a base with little driving.
Three nights in Athens for the Acropolis and the museums, then a drive west via the Corinth Canal to seven nights on the Messinia coast, where a kids club, an aqua park and ancient Olympia keep every age busy.
Two nights in central Athens below the Acropolis, four on the caldera cliff at Oia, and three at Megali Ammos, close enough to walk into Mykonos town for dinner. Island hops by ferry, with a Delos day included.
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