Immerse yourself in nature

The simple philosophy of Costa Navarino is to promote the region of Messinia while protecting and preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage dating back 4,500 years. It is the first luxury eco-friendly destination in the Mediterranean and has quickly become a leading example of sustainable tourism. Dedicated to enhancing the lives of the local community, Costa Navarino provides authentic experiences for travellers, where they can immerse themselves in local traditions like olive harvesting, wine making, and cooking lessons.

Costa Navarino is a member of the UN’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative which requires participants to commit to eliminating unnecessary packaging by 2025. Costa Navarino has already eliminated plastic packaging from its rooms, bathrooms, and food and drink services, providing reusable products instead. (Bathrooms have re-fillable Davines amenities, drinks are served in real glasses and not plastic cups, water bottles in rooms are glass, etc.) Produce is also grown on-site or is brought over from nearby local farms and seafood is caught by local fishermen.

Costa Navarino in partnership with the Academy of Athens and Stockholm University, created Navarino Natura Hall, an interactive environmental centre for guests and the local community, to help educate people on Messinia’s flora and fauna, as well as educating people on how to better protect the environment.  Monitoring and protection programs area also in place for the sea turtles, as well. 

Costa Navarino consists of four 5-star resorts (the W, the Westin, the Mandarin Oriental, and the Romanos), all designed with a respect for nature and a sense of immersion in nature, promoting local culture in a sustainable and luxurious manner. Guests can enjoy the four signature golf courses, state-of-the-art tennis courts, and activities like mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, and water sports.

Learn about ancient history

If you’re a history buff, you probably already know that Costa Navarino and the Navarino Bay are known for the famous Battle of Navarino, which took place in 1827 —  a battle that helped secure Greece’s independence. Visitors can see the mountains the battles were fought on when in Costa Navarino, and for those wanting to explore and learn more about history in the Messinia region, the area is home to many ancient sites (like ancient Messene) historical churches and the ruins of the Palace of Nestor. In less than two hours, you can also visit ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympics, and the Olympia Museum.

Practice sustainable living

Sustainable development is the guiding principle at Costa Navarino and the resorts, with initiatives like a new partnership with WWF Greece that will help minimize unnecessary plastics on the property. The W hotel is also committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Costa Navarino is guided by the 17 sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations, part of which includes supporting local food providers. At Costa Navarino, more than 60 per cent of the raw ingredients used in the kitchens come from local producers. Some meals you can expect include the traditional Greek salad, tzatziki dip, fresh baked bread, fresh seafood (prepared for you at the table) lobster linguini, rack of lamb, and a variety of delicious and traditional Greek desserts, like galaktoboureiko