Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in Messinia, southwest Peloponnese, launches the 2026 season next month with immersive experiences rooted in Messinian legacy, Homeric mythology and authentic hospitality.
For those seeking to follow in the footsteps of Homer’s epic, Costa Navarino introduces an Odyssey-fuelled journey, with the chance to visit historic sites woven into the experience. Epic-inspired programmes across culture, gastronomy, and wellbeing are introduced, inviting guests to engage in the true spirit of philoxenia (hospitality), from wellness rituals and philosophical discussions to fun family adventures and exploration trails of nearby ancient sites including the Palace of Nestor. At the same time, hands-on creative workshops including sculpting, weaving, ceramics and jewellery, next to local gastronomy tastings, deepen the connection with Messinian culture.
New Gastronomic Offering
New for this season’s gastronomy offering is Symposio, where the ritual of sharing food is reimagined and takes place in unique locations, from the seashore to ancient olive groves. The culinary landscape is further enriched by a new edition of the popular Chefs on the Beach series at W Costa Navarino defined by open-fire cooking and music acts, alongside the introduction of new Greek cuisine concepts and Messinian Roots events across The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, where guest chefs reinterpret local cuisine. This is complemented by acclaimed culinary collaborations at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, featuring Michelin‑starred chefs such as Frédéric Anton and Arnaud Lallement, alongside a wine dinner with Château Margaux.
Expanded Sporting Experiences
A key milestone for the destination is an expanded offering at the Mouratoglou Tennis Centre, in addition to renewed football facilities. There will be a dynamic, year-round sports programme ranging from world-class golf across the destination’s four signature golf courses, to tennis, cycling, hiking and water sports. The destination will host major international events, reinforcing its position on the global sports calendar. In golf, The Legends Tour returns for the 3rdyear from 13–18 June, while the AEGEAN Messinia Pro‑Am celebrates its 20th anniversary from 24–28 June. The PPC IRONMAN 70.3 Costa Navarino will return on 24–26 October, marking the next chapter in its endurance journey.
New Villas
The Villa Rental Collection introduces new properties for the 2026 season, including spacious five‑ and six‑bedroom homes ideal for multi‑generational travel. Guests can enjoy five-star resort amenities paired with the space, privacy, and flexibility of a private home. For those who seek 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.
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 programs this year will encourage a more conscious rhythm of life, from the Messinian Wellbeing Festival with curated Greek and international practitioners to Seasonal Wellbeing Weeks and Multi-day retreats focusing on longevity, movement and mind reset.
The season begins on 27 February with the opening of The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, the ultimate family and sports destination. Guests can embrace nature, stay active through outdoor pursuits and tee off on world-class golf courses. Young visitors engage in tailor-made kids’ programmes, including the NBA Basketball School, football & junior tennis camps at the destination’s Mouratoglou Tennis Centre.
On 31 March, Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino unveils 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 as of 2 April, 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 8 April 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.
The 2026 season opens with Greek Easter celebrations reimagined as a vibrant cultural festival, where tradition, music, gastronomy and community come together across the destination, whilst at W Costa Navarino, the festivities take on a more upbeat, beachside character. Celebration highlights throughout the season include the May Day Festival and the Messinian Summer Feast in mid-August, featuring vibrant acts.
Costa Navarino Soundtrack returns as a bold celebration of music, spanning across electronic journeys and radiant pop performances, with a line-up of global artists to be announced soon. Comedy also takes center stage, with Stand‑Up Comedy Nights led by the legendary Jimmy Carr for an evening of sharp wit, while the Messinia Jazz Festival, curated in collaboration with Gazarte, will bring together Greek artistry and international jazz talent.
Navarino Agora Introduces New Concepts Navarino Agora, continues to evolve as a vibrant hub of gastronomy, shopping and culture, and opens for the season in April. This year, new street‑food‑inspired culinary concepts will feature easy sushi and smash burgers, next to authentic souvlaki. Throughout the season, Navarino Agora will host a curated programme of cultural events, seasonal pop-ups and will welcome families with expanded children’s activities.
Increased Connectivity from the UK
Costa Navarino is a 45 minute-drive from Kalamata International Airport. This season British Airways will operate a daily direct service from Gatwick to Kalamata between May and October and Jet2 launches new twice-weekly direct flights from Edinburgh (5 May) and Gatwick (1 July), in addition to their services from Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and London Stansted. Easyjet flies direct to Kalamata from London Gatwick three times a week from April to October and from Manchester twice weekly from June to October, while Ryanair flies from London Stansted. There are also connecting flights from Athens with Aegean-Olympic Air as of 31 March.
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