South West Peloponnese
In the South West Peloponnese, you will find COSTA NAVARINO (Bays of Navarino), Polylimnio Waterfalls and some incredible white sandy beaches.
Stay
Mandarin Oriental
Opening Summer 2023 in Costa Navarino
Opening in Summer 2023, Mandarin Oriental in Costa Navarino is the hotel group’s first property in Greece.
Sitting on a beautiful beach, this property will offer a roster of experiences including ocean and land based activities, Spa experiences and several restaurants.
Image from Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino’s Official Website
W Hotel, Costa Navarino
Sea side restaurant, part of the Costa Navarino Resort, Navarino Dunes
Image from Costa Navarino’s Official Website
Eat
Barbouni
Sea side restaurant, part of the Costa Navarino Resort, Navarino Dunes
The Costa Navarino Resort boasts this special restaurant, shortlisted in the best European Category of the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2012. The holistic concept of Barbouni, combined with its appealing menu, will not disappoint.
IMPACT: The structure of the restaurant is formed by natural wooden columns and sits in harmony with the environment.
Image from Costa Navarino’s Official Website
Outdoor Venture
Beaches in Costa Navarino
Beaches to check out
If you happen to be boating, roadtripping or hotel-hopping in the southwest of the Peloponnese, make sure to save some beach time for Kyparissia Beach.
Glossa Beach, Voidokilia Beach and Paloikastro Back Beach are also beautiful.
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Old Castle Navarino
Hike
Length: 13.2-km out-and-back trail *depends where you start
Level: 6/10
Near Pylos, Peloponnese, walk south of the lagoon and hike from either Voidokilia beach or Palaiokastro Back beach up to the Old Castle Navarino. Beautiful panoramic views, castle sits atop 200-metre rock formation on the northern edge of the bay, surrounded by sheer cliffs.
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Polylimnio Waterfalls
Hike outside of the city of Kalamata
Length: 2.7-km out-and-back trail, takes just under an hour
Level: 3/10
If you are looking for a break from beaching and relaxing, head to the Polylimnio Waterfalls to hike and jump off cliffs into deep pools fed by a 30 meter waterfall. The walk to the waterfall is an easy 30 minutes from the point you park your car.
Image © Roaming Stones
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