Golf in Greece

Greece golf courses are not the most well-known in Europe, the country isn’t often considered a choice by many golfers, however, golfers who take a punt on this southern European nation are often left pleasantly surprised by Greece golf courses quality and style.

What makes golf in Greece truly special is the sheer beauty of the nation, often bathed in sunlight the courses do a great job of showing of Greece’s incredible natural landscapes and coastlines. When playing golf in Greece, golfers will want to check out the magnificent courses at Costa Navarino.

The Dunes Course is a Bernhard Langer design and the first signature course of Greece and it shows it. The course measures in at 6581-yards in length at a par-72, offering golfers both exceptional views of the sea and nearby river, whilst its tall rough, bunkers and dunes make life difficult if you come off the fairways.

The Bay Course although not as challenging as The Dunes, is still an excellent test of a golfer’s metal. Designed by Robert Trent Jones II it’s a fun and enjoyable course to play, offering some truly marvellous views of the historic bay of Navarino, its an interesting design and its contrasts of holes is truly outstanding.

The Hills Course is a par-72, 6,956-yard José María Olazábal design that opened in 2022, set high above the coastline with panoramic views of the Peloponnesian countryside and Ionian Sea; its wide, rolling fairways and dramatic elevation changes create a serene yet strategic inland challenge that rewards precision, touch, and smart course management over sheer power.

The International Olympic Academy Golf Course is a par-72, 6,960-yard championship layout designed by José María Olazábal and opened in 2022. It offers a more demanding complement to its sister Hills Course with dramatic elevation changes, water hazards, and strategically placed bunkers—set amid the rolling terrain of Navarino Hills with sweeping views, it delivers a tour-level test ideal for serious golfers seeking a competitive edge.