MANDARIN ORIENTAL COSTA NAVARINO

Days at the Mandarin Oriental can be as busy or as relaxed as you choose. Begin the day at Navarino Bay with yoga on the beach, an invigorating swim or perhaps a leisurely sojourn by kayak or paddle board. Those seeking further exertion will find plenty to occupy them in the state-of-the-art fitness centre. Head to Navarino Dunes part of the wider Costa Navarino complex for a round of golf on the 8-hole, 71 par seaside Bay Course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Beyond the confines of the resort, the surrounding forests, gorges and cliffs can be explored on guided hikes, mountain biking and climbing adventures.

You may of course be equally drawn by the opportunity to unwind completely, and venues abound for leaving all the cares of home behind. Retreat to the spa, where floral and mineral steam rooms and heat and water therapies are complemented by a range of soothing treatments. Alternatively, sink into an inviting lounger by the infinity pool or in a private cabana on the beach and find the hours slip away as you absorb the timeless setting of the sparkling Messenian Gulf.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples & families
• Spa and wellness enthusiasts
• Golfers
• Marine adventurers

THINGS TO DO AT THE RESORT:

• Begin the day with beach yoga against a backdrop of lapping waves, or challenge your balance with a paddle board yoga class
• Collect seasonal produce from the organic gardens and learn the chef’s culinary secrets on a farm-to-table cookery class
• Immerse yourself in the surrounding coastline with watersports such as kayaking, paddle boarding, waterskiing and kite surfing
• Soothe mind, body and soul in the spa with a Natural Balance treatment employing essences of Greek eucalyptus, mandarin and basil
• Glide through the waters of the 25-metre indoor-to-outdoor spa pool which looks out to the glittering waters of the bay
• Engage children with the Young Archaeologists programme
• While away the afternoon by the cypress shaded swimming pool or at the Beach Club, enjoying attentive service from the bar
• Dine on contemporary Greek fare at Oliviera, authentic Italian specialities at Pizza Sapienza, Levantine feasts at Tahir or modern French cuisine at Brasserie de la Bay
• Enjoy sundowners or nightcaps at the panoramic Three Admirals Lounge
• Learn more about the constellations on one of the resort’s Astronomy Nights

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Embark upon a guided hike to the secluded Kalamari gorge with its pristine waterfalls and natural pools
• Venture down to the Agora open market with its shops, street food stalls and open-air cinema
• Set out on two wheels with a scenic bike tour of the Navarino Hills
• View the Messenian landscapes from a different perspective on an exhilarating rock climbing expedition